red colobus

The habitat of the Ugandan red colobus varies by population.

The western red colobus is frequently hunted by the common chimpanzee.

The Ugandan red colobus is often found in association with other species of primates.

The western red colobus ranks at the top of preferred mammal prey.

No photograph of a living Miss Waldron's red colobus is known to exist.

Females have even been observed to kill immigrant males in wild red colobus monkeys.

Other primates found in large numbers are the red colobus, red-tailed and blue monkey.

Centre:Brutus holds a red colobus he has just caught with the help of several other members of the group.

In all social groups of Ugandan red colobus females out-number males.

The Ugandan red colobus is found only in Africa.

The meat of the drill, red colobus and black colobus is the most expensive.

Research indicates chimpanzee predation may be a major selection factor upon some red colobus populations.

Also, the Zanzibar red colobus has a long tail used only for balancing - it is not prehensile.

Attempts to raise black colobus and red colobus in captivity have failed.

This red colobus has three subspecies, including the nominate:

The Zanzibar red colobus is non-territorial in nature and as so does not typically make loud, territorial threat calls.

The Ugandan red colobus has two main predators: the common chimpanzee and the crowned eagle.

Fruit, seeds and foliage provide the primary food source of Miss Waldron's red colobus.

Top canopy monkey species, the red colobus, and others, already have disappeared from much of Tropical Africa's forest.

Three subspecies of this red colobus are recognized:

The red colobus species have a smaller larynx compared to other members of the Colobinae subfamily.

With the disappearance of Miss Waldron's red colobus, scientists have had a front-row seat.

You can also see red colobus monkeys in nearby Jozani forest, Zanzibar's only national park.

The Ugandan red colobus is a folivore so the main component of its diet is leaves.

It is often found in groups with other species of monkeys such as the red-tailed monkey and various red colobus monkeys.