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Plenty of time
"Black crested mangabeys live in trees, usually at heights of 12 to 30 meters. They are excellent climbers and can make leaps of up to 5 meters. Sometimes they come down to the ground to look for food, especially in the morning. They spend the rest of the day resting and socializing.”
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
(rain)forests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Food:
fruit, seeds, and flowers
Lifespan:
20 to 26 years old
Weight:
Male: 6–11 kg; Female: 4–7 kg
Number of young:
1 young
Gestation period:
6 months
Can be seen:
Along the walking safari trail
IUCN status:
Vulnerable
EEP:
Yes
About the black crested mangabey
The black crested mangabey (Lophocebus aterrimus) lives in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These social monkeys spend a lot of time in the trees, where they search for fruit, seeds, and flowers. With their strong incisors, they can easily eat fruit, while their flat molars crack open harder seeds. To communicate with others of their kind, crested mangabeys use various sounds, but their distinctive crest also plays an important role. Through the position of their crest, ears, and eyebrows, they can precisely convey how they’re feeling. When danger approaches, they warn each other with a loud alarm call and seek cover among the leaves.
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Habitat and Threats
The black crested mangabey lives in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it forages for food both in the trees and on the forest floor. Deforestation, agriculture, and the expansion of human activities are causing its habitat to disappear at an increasing rate. Hunting also poses a threat to the species in some areas. For this reason, the crested mangabey is listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.
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Species Conservation at Beekse Bergen
Did you know that more than 10,000 animal species in the world are in danger of extinction? Beekse Bergen works with about 325 European zoos to conserve these species. Through management programs (EEPs)we ensure healthy reserve populations. Together, we form the European Association of Zoos (EAZA).
The black crested monkey at Beekse Bergen are also part of an EEP. A coordinator maintains a pedigree of the species and manages the population in zoos. Together with a committee, the coordinator gives advice on which animals are allowed to have cubs together. Sometimes that means moving an black crested monkey to another zoo. This way we increase the chance of healthy cubs and the survival of the species. You can recognize animal species with an EEP by the logo of a rhino with a calf.