Shoushan ( Chinese : 壽山 , also commonly known in English as Monkey Mountain or Apes' Hill , in Japanese as Kotobuki-yama ) is a mountain in Gushan District , Kaohsiung , Taiwan , north of the main entrance to Kaohsiung Harbor . It was named Ape Hill by the Dutch in the 17th century to describe many Formosan rock macaques on this mountain. It is also called Chaishan (柴山) and includes the Snake Hill (蛇山 - a 17th-century term) in its northern part, and Long Life Hill ( 壽山 ) – named by Japanese in 1911-1915 for the crown-prince Hirohito – in the southern part. In some old maps, the peak of the hill is called Saracen's Head . Now it is a nature park where biological diversity can be seen.
14-585: Shoushan may refer to: Shoushan (Kaohsiung) Shoushan (Xingcheng) [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shoushan&oldid=933127042 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
28-409: A "kyaw-kyaw" sound. Rock macaques are diurnal , arboreal , and terrestrial . They usually stay in trees and less so on the ground. They rest in forest and forage in grasslands. Their diet consists of fruits , tender leaves, buds, grass stems, insects , snails , and bird eggs. The Formosan rock macaque gives birth to a single offspring. During estrus , the perineum of the female swells at
42-639: Is brown or gray in color. Like all other macaques, it has specialized pouch-like cheeks, allowing it to temporarily hoard its food. The gathered morsels are eaten sometime later, in safe surroundings. Among the 22 species of the genus Macaca that are found in southern and eastern Asia as well as northwestern Africa, the Formosan macaque is the only species endemic to the island of Taiwan . Formosan rock macaques live in mixed coniferous -hardwood temperate forest, as well as bamboo and grassland at 100–3600m (328–11,812 ft). The social structure of macaques
56-452: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Shoushan (Kaohsiung) Shousan is one of the oldest ruins of civilization founded in Kaohsiung, dating back 4000 to 5000 years ago. Military installations were constructed through both Qing rule throughout the 17 and 18th century and Japanese rule from 1895 to 1945. It is now part of
70-637: Is generally characterized as often occurring as a large stable multimale-multifemale troop. Formosan macaque is considered to be female-bonded which is similar to other species in the genus Macaca . Based on the study of Hsu and Lin, the average overall sex ratio was approximately 1:1, and the average adult sex ratio was close to 0.53. Solitary adult males accounted for 5% of the entire population, and they were seen interacting with social troops especially during mating season. They communicate using visual signals and sounds. They will "scream" when non-group members come near them. Group members usually respond using
84-528: Is located in southern Taiwan within the vicinity of Kaohsiung stretching across the Gushan district. 5.5 Kilometres long from North to South and 2.5 kilometers wide from East to West with and overall landmass of around 485 hectares. In terms of height, Shoushan reaches a maximum elevation at around 365 meters from above sea level . Stretching from the Zuoying northern district to the southern peak of Sizihwan, Shoushan
98-556: Is the largest and most prominent landmark in Kaohsiung. The climate of Shoushan belongs in the tropical standard, with an average annual temperature of 25.1 Celsius degrees and the lowest at 19.1 degrees in January and the highest at 29.1 in August. The annual rainfall totals up to 1748.6 millimetres , with the major wet season taking place between June and August. The mountain is made up of coral reefs and limestone , with evidence of
112-553: The Shoushan National Nature Park, and serves as a tourism attraction. Despite its status as a secondary forest , there are over 800 species of plants residing within Shoushan, with its tropical climate providing a suitable place for growth and species diversity. Notable species include: Shoushan hosts a total of 5 amphibian species, 24 reptiles , 106 birds and 8 mammals . Notable species include: Shoushan
126-456: The base of the tail, and there is also swelling along the thighs. Their mating season is from October to January. Gestation may last about five and a half months. Females give birth to babies between spring and summer. Females are entirely responsible for nursing. Youngsters are carried in mother's arms for 2–3 months. Not until one year old, will youngsters be fully separated from their parents carrying. Formosan rock macaques are hunted for
140-408: The dry season (November 1 to April 30) however a permit from the Shoushan National Nature Park management office is required for access. Shoushan is one of the mountains where Kaohsiung residents can see natural biological specimens within an hour's drive. There is an extensive system of boardwalk hiking trails that circle the mountain. Hikers can enjoy tea at various tea stations sprinkled throughout
154-713: The intersection with Xinjiang Road. Formosan rock macaque The Formosan rock macaque ( Macaca cyclopis ), also known as the Formosan rock monkey or Taiwanese macaque , is a macaque endemic to the island of Taiwan , which has also been introduced to Japan . Besides humans, Formosan rock macaques are the only native primates living in Taiwan. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1862. Rock macaques measure 50–60 cm and weigh 5–12 kg, generally females are smaller. Their tails are moderately long and measure 26–45 cm. The Formosan rock macaque
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#1733084555329168-405: The landscape rising above sea level. The limestone generally consists of coral, sea algae and shells. Due to its rise from sea level, the landscape of the mountain is severely effected by erosion from the sea, resulting in jagged cliffs and caves with stalactites . The mountain and foothills contain a large number of caves, many of which are accessible. Four caves are open to the public during
182-732: The mountain just east of the Shou Shan Zoo , as well as one beside the College of Liberal Arts building in National Sun Yat-sen University . There are three other access points to the mountain along Gushan Road. The southernmost is beside Yuan Heng Temple; a second is located behind the Kaohsiung Municipal Ku Shan Senior High School; and the northernmost is located beside the Long Quan Temple, near
196-459: The trails. Water is carried to the tea stations by hikers who bring it from a reverse osmosis station at the bottom. From the tea station at the top of the mountain, hikers can see views of the Taiwan Strait through the trees. The mountain is a reserve for Formosan rock macaques . Thousands of these monkeys reside on the mountain pestering hikers who have food with them. There is an entrance to
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