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De Brazza's Monkey

Cercopithecus neglectus

Photo by RachelM
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Field Notes

Description:

De Brazza's monkey lives for about 22 years. It is a shy, territorial monkey that lives in small social groups. At the head of each social group is the strongest male, whose job is to protect his fellow group members.

De Brazza's monkey communicates with booming sounds, shaking tree branches, and a variety of facial expressions and movements (e.g. shaking its head when stressed out, or nodding with approval)

Notes:

Photographed at the Calgary Zoo.

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De Brazza's are one of my favorite monkeys. I searched for them in Uganda and saw them in Semliki National park near the border with DR Congo. Unfortunately I couldn't get a photo.

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PublishedMay 26, 2011

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