King colobus
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King colobus
Colobus polykomos
The King colobus is a beautiful monkey with long, fluffy fur and a special black and white coat. They love to swing through the trees in their forest homes and are very playful and social animals.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The King colobus has a strikingly beautiful coat of glossy black fur, dramatically contrasted by a long, flowing white cape around its shoulders. It features a bright white tail tuft and white facial markings, making it instantly recognizable among other forest primates.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusColobus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
King colobus babies are born with pure white fur, but they quickly turn black as they grow!
King colobus spend most of their lives high up in the trees, rarely coming down to the ground!
These monkeys got their name 'colobus' because they have a very tiny, almost missing, thumb!
They communicate with each other using a variety of booming calls that echo through the forest.
Special abilities
Ability
Leafy Power Digestion
King colobus can digest tough leaves because it has a specialized multi-chambered stomach, helping it get nutrients from food others can't.
Ability
Canopy Acrobatics
King colobus has long, powerful limbs and a balancing tail that helps it swing and leap gracefully through high forest trees.
Ability
Silent Jumper
King colobus has a reduced thumb (vestigial) and strong fingers that help it grip branches tightly for incredible, silent leaps.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 60-70 cm
- Weight
- 6-14 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-25 years
- Top Speed
- 30 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 175-190 days
Diet & Feeding
Mostly eats leaves, but also enjoys fruits, flowers, and seeds found high in the forest trees.
Primary Foods
- Leaves
- Fruits
- Flowers
- Seeds
- Buds
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
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Crowned Eagle
Stephanoaetus coronatus
a primary aerial predator of young and adult colobus.
eaten by
Leopard
Panthera pardus
a significant ground predator in the colobus habitat.
eats
Rough-leaved Fig
Ficus exasperata
colobus consume its leaves and fruits, aiding seed dispersal.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Colobus Monkey
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals like monkeys.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is King colobus?
60-70 cm
How much does King colobus weigh?
6-14 kg
How long does King colobus live?
15-25 years
How fast can King colobus move?
30 km/h
What does King colobus eat?
Mostly eats leaves, but also enjoys fruits, flowers, and seeds found high in the forest trees.
Where is King colobus usually found?
Forests
How does King colobus hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does King colobus usually have?
1
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