Skip to main content

Patas monkey

Erythrocebus patas

Photo by Elsa
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

51.864, 0.83502

Field Notes

Description:

The patas monkey is a ground dwelling monkey species distributed from western to eastern Africa.

Notes:

This individual was photographed in Colchester Zoo

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
KarenL
Lovely portrait! He looks like a wise old man!
Elsa
Thanks Ismael, if only it was in the wild! Project Noah makes me so keen to travel!!
Tweact
I agree with Ashish, I envy the mustache!
Ashish
I like their stylish mustache...fantastic mammal..!!!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Captive Animals
Photographed
PublishedJune 15, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies