Interactions between overlapping multimale groups of black and white colobus monkeys (Colobus guereza) in the Kakamega Forest, Kenya.

American Journal of Primatology. Black-and-white colobus monkeys—like all colobus monkeys—have thumbs that are little more than stubs. The forests that they occupy may be either deciduous or evergreen and can extend into montane regions of up to 11,000 ft (3300 m) altitudes. Conclusions and Recommendations. 2008. Our colobus monkeys can be found in the Doelger Primate Discovery Center. The long white hairs on their back and tail act as a parachute, slowing speed on downward leaps. APPEARANCE & PHYSICAL ADAPTATIONS: Black and White Colobus have a long tail and small stub for a thumb, which is an adaptation for quick movements through the trees. Teichroeb, J., P. Sicotte. Fascinating Facts . The black and white colobus monkey is predominately found throughout eastern equatorial (tropical) Africa in primary and secondary forests, riverine forests, and wooded grasslands. Quite the acrobats, they can jump as far as 50 feet (12 m). The Black and White Colobus Monkey is an Old World Monkey species that belongs to the Cercopithecidae family. Their mantle hair and tails are believed to act as a parachute during long leaps. 27(3): 421-425. Individuals' behaviors following dye-marking in wild black and white colobus (Colobus velerosus):. This may be an adaptation for quick movements through the trees. American Journal of Primatology, 65/2: 197-203. Forelimb tremor in two colobus monkeys (Colobus guereza kikuyuensis). They use branches as trampolines, jumping up and down on them to get liftoff for leaps of up to 50 feet. Lianas are a common food component for monkeys including the black-and-white colobus monkeys [71,72].

The species is known for its ‘beautiful’ black fur that is contrasted exquisitely by a white mantle that hangs extensively off its back side, as well as bushy tail, whiskers, and beard. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine.

Overall activity of black-and-white colobus monkey do vary, as they spend much time (more than 50% of their time) in resting and feeding while spending less time in social activities like grooming. The name ‘Colobus’ comes from a Greek word meaning ‘mutilate one’ because unlike other monkeys, black-and-white Colobus do not have any thumbs. 38(3): 193-209. Von-Hippel, F. 1996.

This particular subspecies of colobus are born completely white. Social correlates of fecal testosterone in male ursincolobus monkeys (Colobus vellerosus): the effect of male reproductive competition in aseasonal breeders.. Suedmeyer, W. 1996. The long tail acts as a rudder for mid-air corrections. These primates are easily recognized by their white-rimmed black faces, white-tipped tails, and the U-shaped “cape” of white hair that outlines their black backs.