Colobus Monkey

scientific name

Colobus guereza caudatus

size

Weight. 12-32 lbs.
Height. 18-27"
Tail Length. 20-35"

characteristics

colobus means mutilated one " probably an adaptation for moving quickly through the trees
Adaptations/Coloration. body black " back/shoulders beard/mantle white " young born white " turn black after infancy
Stomach. pouched for leaf digestion
Thumb. does not have

behavior

Group. family " 1 adult male " 3-4 females (membership stable) " young " male remains until displaced by stronger male
Nickname. "Messenger of the Gods"
Tree Climbing. climb often/high, face sun dawn/dusk
Vocalization. male uses " establishes territory

reproduction/life span

Life span. wild/captivity 25-30 yrs. estimate
Sexual Maturity. male 4 yrs. " female 6 yrs.
Gestation. estimate 4½ mos.
Birth Interval. 20+ mos.

diet

Wild. flowers, fruit, & leaves

habitat/range

forests " grasslands " Central Africa

status

CITES App II " due to habitat destruction & human population growth " studbook " Old World Monkey TAG
Hunting. over-hunted " beautiful coats were rage in 1920s & 30s " sold even today in Africa

enrichment

complex climbing structure " rope netting " water mister " boomer ball

oregon zoo exhibit

Africa Rain Forest