#cercopithecus diana

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Rarest Animals In The World That Are On The Brink Of Extinction

Diana Monkey (Cercopithecus Diana)

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Diana monkey (Cercopithecus diana)

The Diana monkey is an Old World monkey found in West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Côte d'Ivoire. The Diana monkey ranges from 40 to 55 cm in length, excluding its tail. The species is regarded as vulnerable by the IUCN.The Diana monkey is found in the primary forests, and does not thrive in secondary forests. It is active during the day. It feeds at all levels of the canopy, and rarely comes down to the ground. Diana monkeys retreat to the upper levels of the trees at night, though they do not make nests. They feed mainly on fruit and insects, but also take flowers, young leaves, and invertebrates. The Diana monkey is a noisy presence in the forest. Its marked coloration allows a wide range of visual social signals, and it also has a wide range of alarm calls, with different sounds for different predators. Other forest residents such as the yellow-casqued hornbill are able to discriminate these and take appropriate action.

photo credits: Tony Hisgett, Greg Hume, Cburnett, Enrico Gombala

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10/2/20

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A Diana monkey (cercopithecus diana) showing off its huge canine teeth at Duisburg zoo

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