Patas monkey
| Class | Mammals |
| Oreder | Primates |
| Family |
Old World monkeys |
Body length
58-75 cm
Body weight
7-13 kg
Habitat
inhabitant of the African savannas
Distribution
From West Africa to Central Africa
Conservation status
Patas monkey
Erythrocebus patas
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Diet
grasses, fruits, seeds, small mammals
Reproduction
after 6 months of gestation 1 infant
- It is a common misconception that grooming is nothing more than hunting for lice and fleas in each other's fur. While they do remove parasites, this behaviour plays a much bigger role in the monkeys' lives. It has been observed that close relatives, those in a relationship and friends hook up the most. Among the family of Cercofidae grooming is an important social behaviour.
- Their whole anatomy is adapted to running. His legs are long and muscular, his fingers are relatively small and rounded. One of the fastest running monkeys in the world. It can accelerate to 55 km/h in three seconds