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Angola Colobus

Colobus angolensis

The Angola Colobus is a beautiful monkey with long, fluffy fur and a special black and white coat. They love to swing through trees and are very good at climbing!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Angola Colobus has a striking black body adorned with a long, flowing white mantle of fur that drapes down its back. Its face features distinctive white markings, contrasting sharply with its dark fur, and it boasts a long tail tipped with a prominent white tuft.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusColobus
Angola Colobus
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Angola Colobus

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Angola Colobus rarely touch ground, living almost their entire lives high in trees!

Baby Angola Colobus are born pure white, slowly gaining their adult colors!

Their name "Colobus" means "mutilated thumb" in Greek, for their tiny thumbs!

These amazing monkeys can leap over 10 meters (33 feet) between trees with ease!

Special abilities

Ability

Specialized Gut

Angola Colobus has a unique multi-chambered stomach that helps them digest tough leaves and other plant parts.

Ability

Branch Grip

Angola Colobus has long, hooked fingers and a reduced thumb that allows powerful branch gripping while climbing.

Ability

Acrobatic Leaps

Angola Colobus can leap over ten meters between trees, using powerful legs and a long tail for balance.

Ability

Loud Calls

Angola Colobus communicates with loud roars and snorts that travel far, warning others or marking territory.

Measurements & details

Length
50-70 cm
Weight
5-10 kg
Lifespan
15-20 years
Top Speed
30 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
147-175 days

Diet & Feeding

These leafy eaters mainly munch on leaves, but also enjoy fruits, flowers, and tree bark!

Primary Foods

  • Leaves
  • Fruits
  • Flowers
  • Bark

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch these monkeys from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Angola Colobus?

50-70 cm

How much does Angola Colobus weigh?

5-10 kg

How long does Angola Colobus live?

15-20 years

How fast can Angola Colobus move?

30 km/h

What does Angola Colobus eat?

These leafy eaters mainly munch on leaves, but also enjoy fruits, flowers, and tree bark!

Where is Angola Colobus usually found?

Forests

How does Angola Colobus hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Angola Colobus usually have?

1

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