Bongo Monkey

Class: Mammals

Order: Primates

Family: Cercopithecidae

Weight: adult males can weigh up to 7 kg, while females weigh about 4–5 kg

Height: up to 60 cm

Body length: 40–50 cm

Coloration: Bongo monkeys have dense gray fur with an orange forehead, white beard, and black face. Their tail and limbs are dark, while the rear part of the body is covered with lighter fur.

Age of sexual maturity: 4–5 years

Gestation period: about 5–6 months

Lifespan: around 22 years

Range: Central Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Diet: fruits, leaves, insects, seeds, and small vertebrates

Did you know?

• Bongo monkeys are known for their elusive behavior and often hide among dense vegetation to avoid predators.
• They live in small groups of up to 10 individuals, including one dominant male, several females, and their offspring.
• A distinctive feature of bongo monkeys is their white beard and bright orange forehead, which make them easily recognizable.