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Patas monkey

Erythrocebus patas

Photo by Elsa
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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

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Comments (5)

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

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