Common patas monkey
Common patas monkey
Fast and energetic
Patas are known as the fastest primates that can reach speeds of 55 km/h. Adult males are significantly larger, weighing 12.4 kg, while adult females weigh around 6.5 kg.
Patas monkeys have special warning calls for different predators, displaying the unique behavior of rarely seeking refuge in trees.
Characteristics
Order:
Primates
Family:
Cercopithecidae
Scientific name:
Erythrocebus patas
Habitat:
Forest, savanna, shrubland, grassland
Origin:
Africa
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
12-20 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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