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Colobus monkeys are native to the forests of Africa, where they form large groups called troops and scavenge for fruits, ...
A baby Angolan Colobus monkey was discovered by a zookeeper on the morning of July 11. Lake Superior Zoo officials say a pair of Angolan Colobus monkeys have welcomed a new baby to their troop.
A courtesy photo of “Nairobi” and her baby Colobus monkey at Binder Park Zoo. The baby, whose gender has not been determined, was born on June 26 at the zoo to Usi and Nairobi.
SALT LAKE CITY — Springtime is known for baby animals, and the Utah's Hogle Zoo has been living up to that expectation this year. The youngest and newest resident is a white, fuzzy colobus ...
Unlike other monkeys, colobus monkeys do not have thumbs. In the wild, they rarely descend to the ground, using branches as trampolines, jumping up and down to manage leaps of up to 50 feet.
This study suggests that microbes transmitted this way help the colobus monkeys digest the leaves in their diet. However, further research is needed to investigate whether this type of transmission ...
An Arkansas zoo’s newest addition doesn’t have any thumbs — but it’s considered an advantage. The white-furred monkey was welcomed into a tight-knit group of Angolan colobus monkeys Oct ...
The Zoo already has a male colobus monkey, Sheldon, housed at the colobus exhibit near the African Outpost. Nali and her children will ultimately join Sheldon in the exhibit after a 30-day quarantine.
The Little Rock Zoo has announced a new member, a baby Angolan Colobus Monkey. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:01:54 GMT (1750222914149) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (common) ...
Colobus Monkey Mom Shows Off New Baby at Indiana Zoo A baby colobus made his debut at a zoo in South Bend, Indiana, held in the arms of his mother, ...
Morgan, a 30-year-old black-and-white colobus monkey and patriarch of his troop, was euthanized at Dickerson Park Zoo due to age-related health decline. The decision was made to ensure Morgan's ...