The term Macaque Indian refers to the RHESUS Macaque, a species of Old World monkey native to South and Southeast Asia. The RHESUS Macaque is one of the most widespread and successful primates, living in a wide variety of habitats from grasslands to arid and forested areas. It is also one of the most adaptable species of primates, able to survive in both urban and rural environments. The RHESUS Macaque is an important species in medical research due to its close genetic similarity to humans.