Wolf’s Monkey

Class: Mammals

Order: Primates

Family: Cercopithecidae

Weight: adult males can weigh up to 4–7 kg, females – 3–5 kg

Height: up to 50 cm

Body length: 40–50 cm

Coloration: Wolf’s monkeys have dark gray or black fur on their backs and light gray fur on their bellies. Their faces are dark with white markings around the eyes and nose, as well as a white stripe on the forehead.

Age of sexual maturity: 3–4 years

Gestation period: approximately 5,5 months

Lifespan: about 20–25 years

Range: Central Africa, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi

Diet: fruits, leaves, flowers, insects, small vertebrates

Did you know?

• These monkeys can build nests from leaves and branches for resting and sleeping. The nests are usually located in trees, helping them avoid terrestrial predators.
• Wolf’s monkeys are capable of adapting to changing environmental conditions, including changes in forest structure and food availability. This adaptability makes them resilient to climate change and human activities in their habitat.
• They possess a high level of intelligence and can learn various skills, such as using simple tools to obtain food. Their learning and adaptability make them interesting subjects for study in ethology and cognitive science.