Interesting Facts About One Of Kenya's Rarest Monkeys
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Kenya's rare Angolan colobus monkey are a stunning black-and-white primate.
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They are known for their acrobatic tree-leaps, specialised leaf-digesting stomach, social grooming, and unique white-tipped tail.
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They lacking thumb that helps them form hooked hands for gripping branches, aiding their incredible leaps.
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They are highly arboreal, using branches like trampolines for massive leaps between trees, using their long tail for balance.
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Their unique, multi-chambered stomach allows them to digest toxic leaves other animals can't, a diet high in fibre.
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They live in troops, groom each other extensively, and practice "alloparenting" (helping care for babies).
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They have glossy black fur with white mantle (shoulder fur) and a bushy white-tipped tail; infants are born entirely white.
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They are found in lowland, montane, and bamboo forests, across Central and East Africa, including Kenya's coastal forests.
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