Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum
Primates
Black and White Colobus Monkey
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Animal Class:
Mammals
Diet:
Herbivore
Status in the Wild:
Stable
No Meat for Me
Colobus Monkeys are strictly leaf-eaters. Like cows, they have a multi-chambered stomach that allows them to digest large amounts of vegetation. Colobus Monkeys always have a belly full of food that’s in the process of being digested.
Behind the Name
The name “colobus” comes from the Greek word for “mutilated,” because unlike other monkeys, Colobus Monkeys do not have thumbs.
Hanging on
At one time, Colobus Monkeys were hunted excessively for their beautiful coat. Their skin has been used to make dance costumes, hats and capes. Today, the greatest threat to their survival comes from deforestation.
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