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De Brazza’s Monkey |
| Scientific Name: |
Cercopithecus neglectus |
| Range: |
Central and Eastern Africa |
| Habitat: |
Rainforests; swamp, bamboo and dry mountain forests |
| Natural Diet: |
Seeds and fruits |
| Zoo Diet: |
Commercial primate biscuit and vegetables |
Physical
Characteristics: |
De Brazza’s monkeys are covered with brown fur with a whitish
upper-lip and white chin fur. They also have a thin, white thigh stripe
and a ginger colored brow. Their length is 20-23 inches, their height
is 23-31 inches, and they weigh 15-18 pounds. |
| Behavior: |
De Brazza’s monkeys live in troops of normally one male, one or more
females and their young. Sometimes they will live in a smaller group of
one male and one female. They mark their territory with saliva and
scent, but they would rather avoid than challenge an intruder. If
another monkey species approaches their territory, the whole troop may
force the intruders from their territory. They use deep, booming calls
to communicate. |
| Reproduction: |
De Brazza’s monkeys breed throughout the year. Their gestation
period is about 168-187 days. Usually a single infant is born; twins
are rare. Infants are covered with light brown hair. They cling to
their mother’s stomach for security and protection from predators such
as leopards, eagles, pythons and other primates. |
| Notes: |
When they are looking for food in open areas, they store food in
their cheek pouches. Later, when they are in a safe area, they will eat
their food. |
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