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De Brazza’s Monkey

CERCOPITHECUS NEGLECTUS

Quick Facts

Scientific name: Cercopithecus neglectus
Class: Mammal
Weight: 15 to 18 pounds
Life span: 20 to 26 years
Conservation status: Least concern
Number of offspring: One young at a time

About

I LIVE IN AFRICA

De Brazza’s monkeys live in Central and Eastern Africa in various habitats including rain forests, swamp forests, bamboo forests and dry mountain forests.


I AM AN OMNIVORE

De Brazza’s monkeys will primarily consume fruits, seeds, and flowers. However, occasionally, when given the opportunity, they will also eat beetles, termites, and even small reptiles.


DE BRAZZA’S MONKEYS ARE SOCIAL

This species of monkey is somewhat social. They will forage and and live in smaller groups of about 4 to 10 individuals. They like to have their own space and do not spend much time associating with other monkey species.


CHUBBY CHEEKS

De Brazza’s monkeys have small pouches in their cheeks where they will often store food while out foraging for their next meal.


HELPING THE DE BRAZZA’S MONKEY IN THE WILD

The Zoo supports Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, a coalition of sanctuaries across Africa that works to rescue and rehabilitees monkeys and apes, as well as conduct research on different species.


I AM IMPORTANT TO MY ECOSYSTEM

Because of this species of monkey primarily eats fruits, seeds, and leaves, the De Brazza’s monkey plays a very important role in seed dispersal.


Conservation

Learn more about our efforts, our conservation partners around the world, and the simple steps you can take to contribute.

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