Meet Our Animals > De Brazza’s Monkey
 
Quick Facts
Native to Central Africa, from Cameroon to Kenya
Primary Diet Fruit, leaves, flowers, insects, and other invertebrates
Adult Weight Males up to 15 pounds; females up to 9 pounds
Lifespan 20 to 26 years
Status Stable

De Brazza’s Monkey

De Brazza’s monkeys are arboreal (live in trees). They choose habitats near water and are good swimmers. To protect themselves while foraging on the forest floor, De Brazza’s monkeys store food in their large cheek pouches to eat later when they are in a safe place. They are important seed dispersers in their habitat.

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