Guereza colobus live in the canopy in family groups and rarely come to the ground. They have a very large stomach to digest leaves. Arusha National Park is a great place to see them.
Primates
Black-and-white Colobus
Colobus guereza
A striking black monkey with a flowing white cape and tail.
Size
7-14 kg
Lifespan
20 years
Diet
Leaves.
Habitat
Forest and forested woodland.
About the black-and-white colobus
Did you know?
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Newborn colobus are all white.
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They have no thumbs.
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They can leap up to 15 metres between trees.
When to see it
Seen all year round; the best sightings depend on where you are.
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Where to meet the black-and-white colobus
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