· These monkeys can be found all across equatorial Africa
· About 62 inches long and weigh about 30 lbs.
· Eat leaves, buds, seeds, and sometimes fruit and their stomach is comprised of three to four subcompartments
· Long black fur coat with white stripes running down side of back
· Tail that is usually longer than body that is black and gradually gets bushy and white
· Live in groups of 7 to 11 monkeys including the male, some females, and offspring
· Troops mark territory and communicate vocally to protect their territory and warn others of danger
· Long-range communication is done by the males jumping up and down in the trees and letting out a shrill roar
· Rarely come down to the ground and rely very heavily on trees for living in and for camoflauge
· Major threats are habitat destruction and being hunted/captured for sale and trade
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