Angola colobus
species of mammal
The Angola colobus (Colobus angolensis) is an arboreal monkey that belongs to the Colobus genus.[2] They have no thumbs, which is not normal among primates. This allows them to shape their fingers into a winging hook. They eat leaves, fruit, and seeds.
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Appearance
changeAngolan colobus monkeys have glossy, black fur covers much of the body, but contrasts with short, white hair surrounding the face, a u-shaped, cape-like mantle of long white hair that extends down the shoulders and across the lower back, and a bushy white tuft to the tip of the tail. Colobus monkeys typically can weigh 2 lbs and grow over 2 feet long. Their lifespan is 20 to 30 years in the wild.
Habitat and distribution
changeColobus monkeys live in the trees of the African savannah and tropical forests.
References
change- ↑ Kingdon J.; et al. (2008). "Colobus angolensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2008. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
- ↑ Groves C; Wilson D.E. and Reeder D.M. (eds) 2005. Mammal species of the world. 3rd ed, Johns Hopkins University Press, 168. ISBN 0-801-88221-4