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De Brazza’s monkey

"A De Brazza’s monkey male can be recognized by his distinctive blue-white mustache and beard," said the male.

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De Brazza’s monkeyCercopithecus neglectus

  • Habitat

    tropical forests of central and western Africa

  • Food

    fruits and seeds

  • Lifetime

    30 years

  • Weight

    4 to 7kg

  • Number of youngsters

    1 juvenile

  • Wear time

    5 to 6 months

  • IUCN status

    Safe

  • EEP

    Yes

70

cm, that's how long is the tail of a brazzamer cat

260

grams, that's how much a brazzamer cat weighs at birth

30

years, that's how old a brazzamer cat can get

Permanent partner

The De Brazza’s monkey is the only vervet cat that forms a permanent pair bond. This means that once a De Brazza’s monkey has found a mate, they will always remain faithful to each other.

Communications

De Brazza’s monkeys can communicate both vocally and visually. Staring is a form of threat and when they yawn it means they are tense or feel threatened. In males, showing their canines is also an expression of tension or threat.