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Eastern black-and-white colobus

Colobus guereza kikuyuensis

The Eastern black-and-white colobus is a playful monkey with beautiful black and white fur. They love to swing from tree to tree in their forest homes, showing off their long tails and acrobatic skills!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Eastern black-and-white colobus is a striking monkey with long, flowing black fur. It features a distinctive U-shaped mantle of white fur on its back and a white face. A bushy white tuft on its tail makes it easily recognizable.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusColobus
Eastern black-and-white colobus
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Eastern black-and-white colobus

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Baby colobus are born pure white, gradually changing to black and white fur!

Colobus groups use loud calls and snorts to chat across the forest!

Their name means 'mutilated' in Greek, due to their almost absent thumb!

They live high in trees, rarely touching ground, even for water!

Special abilities

Ability

Leaf-Eating Superpower

Eastern black-and-white colobus has a multi-chambered stomach that helps them digest tough leaves.

Ability

Balancing Act Tail

Eastern black-and-white colobus uses its long, bushy tail to expertly balance while leaping and climbing through trees.

Ability

Leaping Master

Eastern black-and-white colobus can jump huge distances between trees due to powerful leg muscles, helping them navigate.

Ability

Gripping Hands

Eastern black-and-white colobus has long fingers and toes with special pads, allowing firm branch grasping.

Measurements & details

Length
45-72 cm
Weight
9-14 kg
Lifespan
15-24 years
Top Speed
30 km/h
Litter Size
1-2
Gestation
147-180 days

Diet & Feeding

These monkeys are mostly leaf-eaters, using a special stomach to digest tough plant material.

Primary Foods

  • Leaves
  • Fruits
  • Flowers
  • Tree bark

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Eastern black-and-white colobus?

45-72 cm

How much does Eastern black-and-white colobus weigh?

9-14 kg

How long does Eastern black-and-white colobus live?

15-24 years

How fast can Eastern black-and-white colobus move?

30 km/h

What does Eastern black-and-white colobus eat?

These monkeys are mostly leaf-eaters, using a special stomach to digest tough plant material.

Where is Eastern black-and-white colobus usually found?

Forests

How does Eastern black-and-white colobus hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Eastern black-and-white colobus usually have?

1-2

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