Chimp & See Talk

What species?

  • lauraklynn by lauraklynn moderator

    @AnLand discovered this one. We both think Grey-cheeked mangabey. I'd say L. albigena albigena, since I think there is a hint of white around the neck and perhaps some brown on the head in another clip in the series. What do others think?

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  • Boleyn by Boleyn moderator

    Considering the hood-like hair on top of the head and all the other traits like greyish neck and long, upwards directed tail I think it is a gre-cheeked mangabey. Though I'm not the expert of course. But our scientists will certainly know.

    Interesting excerpt from Wiki:
    ...Some authors in the past have considered the species to be restricted to the forest canopy, however more recently habituated troops have been observed on the forest floor collecting food. It feeds primarily on fruit, particularly figs, taking other fruits seasonally, as well as shoots, flowers and insects.

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