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Well-hidden
“Brazza's monkeys are common in Africa but are shy and rarely show themselves. They live high up in the rainforest trees. In the wild, they must watch out for eagles, leopards, and other monkeys. When danger approaches, they hide silently among the leaves, while the males climb even higher and call out loudly to scare off predators.”
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
(rain)forests in central Africa
Food:
fruit, seeds and leaves
Lifespan:
20 to 25 years
Weight:
♀ 4 kg ♂ 7 kg
Number of young:
1 young
Gestation period:
6 months
To be seen:
Along the boat safari route
IUCN:
safe
EEP:
no
About the Brazza’s monkey
The Brazza’s monkey (Cercopithecus neglectus) lives in the dense (rain)forests of Central Africa and feeds on fruit, seeds and leaves. This distinctive monkey species, with its white moustache and orange forehead, weighs between 4 and 7 kilograms and lives for 20 to 25 years. After a gestation period of six months, a female usually gives birth to a single young. Brazza’s monkeys live in groups and mark their territory with scent marks; they are not readily aggressive towards their own kind, but work fiercely and in unison to drive other monkey species out of their territory.
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Habitat and threats
The brazza's monkey lives in the dense (rain)forests of Central Africa, where the damp, shady woodland provides a safe environment for foraging and hiding amongst the vegetation.
Fortunately, compared to many other primates, the species still has a stable population and is considered ‘safe’. Yet this animal is also under pressure. Deforestation for agriculture and timber harvesting is causing parts of its habitat to disappear or become fragmented, leaving groups with less space and fewer hiding places. Furthermore, disturbance from human activities can affect their daily behaviour. Although the Brazza’s monkey is not currently under immediate threat, the conservation of healthy, undisturbed rainforests remains essential to protect the species in the future.
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Species conservation in Beekse Bergen
Fortunately, the status of De Brazza’s monkey is least concern. But, unfortunately, many of the species you see in Beekse Bergen are endangered and struggling in their native habitats. Did you know that more than 10,000 animal species in the world are in danger of extinction? Together we can help them with big, or small steps. Want to know how?