Black-and-white colobus Monkeys are Old World monkeys of the genus Colobs, native to Africa.
Black-and-white colobus Monkeys are Old World monkeys of the genus Colobs, native to Africa.
The Black-and-white colobus Monkeys also has a scientific name known as the mantled quereza. The mantled guereza has many alternative common names including the guereza, the eastern black-and-white colobus, the magistrate colobus, or the Abyssinian black-and-white colobus. The name "mantled" refers to its mantle, the long silky white fringes of hair that run along its body and "guereza" is the native name of the monkey in Ethiopia. The scientific name Colobus derives from Greek kolobus meaning "mutilated" which refers to its lack of thumbs. There are five species of this monkey, and at least eight subspecies: They are generally found in high-density forests where they forage on leaves, flowers and fruit.The colobus is the most arboreal of all African monkeys and rarely descends to the ground. It uses branches as trampolines, jumping up and down on them to get liftoff for leaps of up to 50 feet. They leap up and then drop downward, falling with outstretched arms and legs to grab the next branch.
Where to find Black-and-white colobus Monkeys.
In Uganda, they can be viewed in Kibale National Park, Semuliki National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park among others. They are noted among the popular primate species sought after on wildlife safaris in Uganda. The two other species of black and white colobus monkeys are found in Kenya, those that inhabit coastal forests and those in inland high-country areas. Red colobus monkeys are also found in East Africa, but are endangered and quite rare. Two other types of colobus monkeys in Africa are the black and the olive. These monkeys live in all types of closed forests, including montane and gallery forests. Bamboo stands are also popular dwelling spots for this species. The mantle hair and tails for the Black-and-white colobus Monkeys are believed to act as a parachute during these long leaps.Colobus monkeys live in troops of about 5 to 10 animals a dominant male, several females, and young. Each troop has its own territory which is well defined and defended from other troops. Adult troop members, especially males, make croaking roars that can be heard resonating throughout the forest.
Fighting over mates rarely occurs. There
is no distinct breeding season although most mating probably occurs
during rainy season. Because a female suckles her infant for over a
year, an average of 20 months passes before she gives birth again. Other
troop members often handle very young infants. The infant monkey is carried on the mother's abdomen, where it clings to
her fur. As it matures it spends a lot of time playing with its mother
and certain other adults and at about 7 months begins playing with other
juveniles. The games they play exercise their bodies, and as they get
older, these develop into wrestling matches and mock displays. Colobus monkeys are strictly leaf-eaters and spend most of their time in
treetops, preferring to eat the tender young leaves found there.
However, complex stomachs enable them to digest mature or toxic foliage
that other monkeys cannot.
Body Defense Mechanism.
Some monkeys, such as capuchins, can use sticks as clubs. Monkeys that live in trees have little defense against airborne predators such as eagles and simply attempt to hide from and avoid them. ... Monkeys have also sometimes been used in fights against other types of animals, a practice known as monkey-baiting. When jumping around in the trees they make sure they judge the distances well and their well developed binocular vision helps them to do this (Colobus Monkey, Phoenix Zoo 1996). They do not have a prehensile tail but it may be used for balance.
Are black and white colobus monkeys dangerous?
Yes, and are also known as the satanic black colobus due to its fierce facial expressions, these monkeys are endangered and are only found in a small area of West Africa. when giving birth, Female animals usually give birth in private, and in solitude. Each time though, the monkeys had helped themselves give birth. The phenomenon of 'midwifery' is almost unheard of in nonhuman primates. Uniquely among mammals, human babies usually face away from the mother as they are born.
Life Span
Colobus monkeys live up to 20 years typically in the wild and have been known to live 25-30 years in captivity. The typical predators of black-and-white colobus monkeys are also crowned hawk eagles, leopards, and occasionally chimpanzees. Black and white colobus monkeys spend their days eating, relaxing almost like humans.
Black-and-white colobus Monkeys are Old World monkeys of the genus Colobs, native to Africa.
The Black-and-white colobus Monkeys also has a scientific name known as the mantled quereza. The mantled guereza has many alternative common names including the guereza, the eastern black-and-white colobus, the magistrate colobus, or the Abyssinian black-and-white colobus. The name "mantled" refers to its mantle, the long silky white fringes of hair that run along its body and "guereza" is the native name of the monkey in Ethiopia. The scientific name Colobus derives from Greek kolobus meaning "mutilated" which refers to its lack of thumbs. There are five species of this monkey, and at least eight subspecies: They are generally found in high-density forests where they forage on leaves, flowers and fruit.The colobus is the most arboreal of all African monkeys and rarely descends to the ground. It uses branches as trampolines, jumping up and down on them to get liftoff for leaps of up to 50 feet. They leap up and then drop downward, falling with outstretched arms and legs to grab the next branch.
Where to find Black-and-white colobus Monkeys.
In Uganda, they can be viewed in Kibale National Park, Semuliki National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park among others. They are noted among the popular primate species sought after on wildlife safaris in Uganda. The two other species of black and white colobus monkeys are found in Kenya, those that inhabit coastal forests and those in inland high-country areas. Red colobus monkeys are also found in East Africa, but are endangered and quite rare. Two other types of colobus monkeys in Africa are the black and the olive. These monkeys live in all types of closed forests, including montane and gallery forests. Bamboo stands are also popular dwelling spots for this species. The mantle hair and tails for the Black-and-white colobus Monkeys are believed to act as a parachute during these long leaps.Colobus monkeys live in troops of about 5 to 10 animals a dominant male, several females, and young. Each troop has its own territory which is well defined and defended from other troops. Adult troop members, especially males, make croaking roars that can be heard resonating throughout the forest.
Fighting over mates rarely occurs. There
is no distinct breeding season although most mating probably occurs
during rainy season. Because a female suckles her infant for over a
year, an average of 20 months passes before she gives birth again. Other
troop members often handle very young infants. The infant monkey is carried on the mother's abdomen, where it clings to
her fur. As it matures it spends a lot of time playing with its mother
and certain other adults and at about 7 months begins playing with other
juveniles. The games they play exercise their bodies, and as they get
older, these develop into wrestling matches and mock displays. Colobus monkeys are strictly leaf-eaters and spend most of their time in
treetops, preferring to eat the tender young leaves found there.
However, complex stomachs enable them to digest mature or toxic foliage
that other monkeys cannot. Body Defense Mechanism.
Some monkeys, such as capuchins, can use sticks as clubs. Monkeys that live in trees have little defense against airborne predators such as eagles and simply attempt to hide from and avoid them. ... Monkeys have also sometimes been used in fights against other types of animals, a practice known as monkey-baiting. When jumping around in the trees they make sure they judge the distances well and their well developed binocular vision helps them to do this (Colobus Monkey, Phoenix Zoo 1996). They do not have a prehensile tail but it may be used for balance.
Are black and white colobus monkeys dangerous?
Yes, and are also known as the satanic black colobus due to its fierce facial expressions, these monkeys are endangered and are only found in a small area of West Africa. when giving birth, Female animals usually give birth in private, and in solitude. Each time though, the monkeys had helped themselves give birth. The phenomenon of 'midwifery' is almost unheard of in nonhuman primates. Uniquely among mammals, human babies usually face away from the mother as they are born.
Life Span
Colobus monkeys live up to 20 years typically in the wild and have been known to live 25-30 years in captivity. The typical predators of black-and-white colobus monkeys are also crowned hawk eagles, leopards, and occasionally chimpanzees. Black and white colobus monkeys spend their days eating, relaxing almost like humans.
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