Ohmigod, this critter is amazing!How different!I would like to visit a Zoo someday, I've never visit a place like that.Looks funny! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures and story. purrs and love Luna - WE LOVE LUNA
The Patas monkey is probably the fastest primate on earth, its long legs giving it a tremendous loping stride. Speeds reach up to 35 mph. They are highly terrestrial spending most of their time on the ground. The species has a wide distribution in the savanna and woodlands areas across sub-Saharan Africa from the western tip of Senegal to East Africa.
The conservation of patas monkeys is critical because of their already small population size, limited geographic range and the current destruction of their habitats. Hunting by humans has increased progressively, especially in West Africa. Hunters kill patas monkeys for meat in the Ivory Coast. The mountain Nuba people and tribal groups also hunt patas monkeys. Many farmers and plantation owners shoot these monkeys when they raid their crops. Patas monkeys are collected and sold as pets or they are sold to medical research institutions. Over 1000 patas monkeys are collected per year.
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Close this window Jump to comment formSuch noble faces...usually I am afraid of monkeys, but this one makes me smile...
February 27, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Snap: What a cute little fellow, love the ears.
February 27, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Great shots, beautiful markings. Thanks for sharing:)
February 27, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Cool looking monkey! I do not believe I have seen these monkeys in the zoos around here.
February 27, 2010 at 10:41 AM
That's a very handsome Monkey - which I've never heard of before. Very interesting - i do hope they won't disappear from their natural habitat.
February 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM
He's a heartbreaker for sure :o)
February 27, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Very handsome! I'd not heard of them, but what interesting info.
February 27, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Very cute animal! The ears make me think of a cat. I hope they're smart enough to adapt and survive.
February 27, 2010 at 12:42 PM
It makes me weep to think what people do to these magnificent creatures. Thanks for spreading the knowledge.
February 27, 2010 at 1:02 PM
Superb photos! The third one is a great portrait!
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February 27, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Great photos, Snap. Was there a fence? We have Patas at Denver Zoo, too. Hope you and Mr Dragon have a good weekend.
February 27, 2010 at 2:03 PM
Thanks for the info about these monkeys. They are handsome.
February 27, 2010 at 4:29 PM
What a face!
February 27, 2010 at 7:30 PM
What a cool guy - thanks for all of the info in him very interesting - perfect for CC!
February 27, 2010 at 7:39 PM
His face is so cute! Great markings!
Neat shots!
February 27, 2010 at 10:20 PM
What a beautiful monkey! thanks for visiting my blog and opening my eyes - I never thought of butterflies as magical, but now I see they are.
February 28, 2010 at 6:02 AM
He is lovely, it is so sad that they are hunted though. :(
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February 28, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Of course something that adorable would have to be exploited! sigh
I love the little tufts on the ears. I always learn something new at your place :O)
February 28, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Ohmigod, this critter is amazing!How different!I would like to visit a Zoo someday, I've never visit a place like that.Looks funny!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures and story.
purrs and love
Luna - WE LOVE LUNA
March 1, 2010 at 2:17 AM
He's adorable! You got some nice shots! I wanna hug him, lol!
March 1, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
You captured some beautiful photographs of an extremely beautiful animal.
March 2, 2010 at 4:46 PM