Black-and-white colobuses (or colobi) are Old World monkeys of the genus Colobus, native to Africa. They are closely related to the red colobus monkeys of genus Piliocolobus. [1]

What is the colobus monkey? The name “colobus” is derived from the Greek word for “mutilated,” because unlike other monkeys, colobus monkeys do not have thumbs. Their beautiful black fur …

Colobus, any of some dozen species of long-tailed tree-dwelling and generally gregarious monkeys native to eastern, central, and western Africa. Colobus monkeys are active during the day and are …

The colobine tribe includes three extant genera of African leaf-eating monkeys, one of which is the genus Colobus, to which the guereza belongs, but the red Colobus and olive Colobus occupy the …

Mar 28, 2019 · Colobus monkeys are an unsung wildlife highlight of Africa. Here are 17 incredible facts. These monkeys don't have thumbs and some even eat concrete!

The guereza colobus monkey, also known as the mantled colobus, eastern black-and-white colobus, magistrate colobus, and by several other variations of the common name, occupies a widespread …

Let’s dive deep into the world of the black and white colobus monkey and discover why these remarkable creatures are both a conservation success story and a species still facing significant …

Black-and-white colobus monkeys are native to much of west, central, and east Africa, including Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Chad.

All colobus monkeys belong to the group of old-world monkeys, having evolved approximately 2 to 4 million years ago. When tracing their lineage further back, it becomes evident that colobus monkeys …

A strong male acts as lead animal, threatening enemies and covering retreats. When eating, they prefer young tender leaves, and the troop may stay several days on the same few trees. They can …