Black and White Colobus Monkey

These monkeys are found throughout the forests of central Africa. Because the leaves they eat are low in calories and thus deliver less energy, colobus monkeys adapt by reducing their activity level. They also have a "sacculated" stomach that helps ferment bacteria and digest leaf matter. 

Infants are born white with a pink face. Mothers allow other females to hold their infants soon after birth. Colobus live in small to large groups with single or multiple adult males. 

Did You Know?  

Some types of colobus monkey are in danger of extinction (see Conservation Status).