Two Baby Black and White Colobus Monkeys Born at Fota Wildlife Park

On March 9th and March 15th, two baby Black and white colobus monkeys were also born in Fota Wildlife Park. With their beautiful white coats they resemble baby lambs. Their mothers who were born in 2017 came from Bonjnice Zoo in Slovakia and their father Tom who was born in 2006 came to Fota Wildlife Park from Belfast Zoo in 2011.
Lead Ranger Teresa Power said,
“Even at this young age the baby colobus monkeys are very active, and they can be viewed jumping and climbing through the viewing window of their house just inside the main entrance to Fota Wildlife Park. They will be introduced to the outdoor habitat in the coming weeks once the weather improves.
It is interesting for us to see that the baby colobus monkeys are learning what their mothers eat by watching them closely as they pick up various pieces of food mainly leaves and vegetables.”
The Black and white colobus are distinctive looking animals with a long mane of black and white hair, Native to the tropical forests of Africa. The native habitat of Colobus monkey is threatened by agricultural developments and timber production.
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