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patas monkey

Erythrocebus patas

The patas monkey is a fast and playful monkey that loves to run! They have long legs and a reddish-brown coat, making them look very special in the grasslands where they live.

Lebensraum: Savannas

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The patas monkey has a striking reddish-brown coat across its back, contrasting sharply with its white belly and limbs. Its face is marked with a distinctive black band across the brows, nose, and muzzle, framed by white whiskers and cheeks, making it look very alert.

ReichAnimaliaStammChordataKlasseMammaliaOrdnungPrimatesFamilieCercopithecidaeGattungErythrocebus
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patas monkey

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Did you know they are sometimes called 'military monkeys' because they move in disciplined groups?

Patas monkeys often stand on their hind legs to get a better view over tall grasses!

Their long fingers are perfect for snatching up tiny insects and seeds from the ground!

They are very quiet during the hottest part of the day, resting hidden in trees or bushes.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Savanna Camouflage

The patas monkey has a reddish-brown coat that helps them blend perfectly into the dry savanna grasses to avoid being seen.

Fähigkeit

Alarm Caller

Patas monkeys can make loud barks and whistles that help them warn their group about approaching dangers.

Maße und Details

Länge
60-90 cm
Gewicht
4-13 kg
Lebenserwartung
15-20 Jahre
Top Speed
55 km/h
Wurfgröße
1
Tragzeit
160-170 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These speedy omnivores forage for tasty fruits, seeds, insects, and sometimes even small animals.

Hauptnahrung

  • fruits
  • seeds
  • gum
  • insects
  • lizards
  • birds' eggs

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Lion

Panthera leo

Lions are a primary predator of patas monkeys in their habitat.

eaten by

Leopard

Panthera pardus

Leopards are opportunistic hunters that prey on patas monkeys.

eats

Umbrella Thorn Acacia

Acacia tortilis

Patas monkeys often feed on the gum and pods from acacia trees.

eats

Migratory Locust

Locusta migratoria

Patas monkeys supplement their diet by catching and eating various insects.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Red MonkeyWadley Monkey

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von patas monkey?

60-90 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von patas monkey?

4-13 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von patas monkey?

15-20 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von patas monkey?

55 km/h

Was frisst patas monkey?

These speedy omnivores forage for tasty fruits, seeds, insects, and sometimes even small animals.

Wo findet man patas monkey normalerweise?

Savannas

Wie jagt patas monkey?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von patas monkey?

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