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DeBrazza's Monkey (DeBrazza's Guenon)

Cercopithecus neglectus

Size: 8-16 lbs.

Diet: Fruit, seeds, young leaves, flowers, small animals

Habitat: Dense forests, near rivers

Range: Central Africa

Life span: 20-25 years

Social organization: Pairs with young

Threats to survival: Animal trade, habitat destruction, agriculture

Fun facts: The DeBrazza's monkey is part of the guenon family of African monkeys. "Guenon" is French for "fright," and it refers to the faces the monkeys make when they are excited or angry. Look for these monkeys in sunny areas high in the trees.