De Brazza’s monkeys in Africa
The De Brazza's monkey is an Old World monkey that is endemic to the riverine and swamp forests of central Africa, the largest in the guenon family, and easily differentiated from the other monkeys by its white whitish beard and orange diadem.
- Mass: 3.8 kg (Male), 3.4 kg (Female)
- Length: 93 cm (Female), 85 cm (Male)
- Conservation status: Least Concern
- Gestation period: 172 days
Quick facts about De brazza's Monkey
Known to be social animals living in troops of 5-10 individuals, although troops of 35 individuals were recorded. The De Brazza's is highly terrestrial and don’t prefer mixing up with other monkeys, regarded to be shyer when approached. De Brazza's monkeys are good swimmers and unlike other monkeys, they use all their legs while moving around. These monkeys are territorial and always fighting for dominancy, they are 99% vegetarian fruits being their delicacy, however, they also feed one termite, mushrooms, leaves, and ants.
Where to see the De Brazza's monkeys
These are widespread but they can easily be seen in western Uganda -Semuliki national park, DRC, Kenya, and Rwanda
- These are fewer migrants but can easily move around for food and insects, waking up so early ready with your camera is the crucial agenda to spot these unique monkeys.
- They prefer canopies but sometimes go on the ground, meaning they are great chances of seeing them
Holiday ideas to see the De Brazza’s monkeys
Its indeed the primate look out, but our experts shall get more closer to these shyer species .
