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Gelada

Theropithecus gelada

Geladas are unique monkeys that live in the mountains of Ethiopia. They are known for their beautiful, long hair and their special way of sitting, which looks like they are always relaxing!

Lebensraum: Mountain regions

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The Gelada is a large, terrestrial monkey with shaggy, golden-brown fur and a distinctive bare, red, hourglass-shaped patch on its chest. Males boast a long, flowing mane around their shoulders, making them visually different from other baboons. They have dark faces and light eyelids.

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Gelada
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Gelada

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Baby Geladas cling to their mother's back, riding along as she forages for food!

Geladas sleep clinging to steep cliff faces at night to avoid predators!

Geladas spend most of their lives sitting down, even while constantly eating grass!

They use over 30 different sounds to communicate, like a complex secret monkey language!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Ground Grazer

Gelada can chew grass all day because their unique teeth and digestive system are specialized for a plant-heavy diet.

Fähigkeit

Facial Frequencies

Gelada has complex vocalizations combined with facial expressions that help them communicate detailed messages to their large troops.

Fähigkeit

Chest Communication

Gelada can display social status and mood with a bare, red, hourglass-shaped chest patch that changes color and intensity.

Maße und Details

Länge
50-75 cm
Gewicht
10-20 kg
Lebenserwartung
15-20 Jahre
Top Speed
35 km/h
Wurfgröße
1
Tragzeit
165-180 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

Geladas munch on grasses, herbs, and roots, making them expert plant-eaters!

Hauptnahrung

  • grass blades
  • grass seeds
  • roots
  • rhizomes
  • flowers

Nahrungssuche

  • Grazing

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Leopard

Panthera pardus

Primary predator, especially for young.

eats

Ethiopian Wolf

Canis simensis

Occasionally preys on young geladas.

eaten by

Spotted Hyaena

Crocuta crocuta

Can hunt them, particularly at night.

depends on

African Foxtail Grass

Hyparrhenia anamesa

A key food source in their habitat.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Always observe animals from a distance and do not try to touch or feed them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Gelada?

50-75 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Gelada?

10-20 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Gelada?

15-20 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Gelada?

35 km/h

Was frisst Gelada?

Geladas munch on grasses, herbs, and roots, making them expert plant-eaters!

Wo findet man Gelada normalerweise?

Mountain regions

Wie jagt Gelada?

Grazing

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Gelada?

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