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colobus monkey

/ˈkɒləbəs ˈmʌŋki/

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/ˈkɒləbəs ˈmʌŋki/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип обезьян Старого Света, принадлежащих к роду Colobus, обитающих в Африке, известных своими длинными хвостами, стройным телом и отсутствием больших пальцев. Они в основном древесные и питаются листьями.

A type of Old World monkey belonging to the genus Colobus, native to Africa, known for their long tails, slender bodies, and lack of thumbs. They are primarily arboreal and leaf-eating.

  1. Primate speciesC1formal

    A type of Old World monkey belonging to the genus Colobus, native to Africa, known for its long tail and lack of thumbs.

    ruВид приматов

    • The colobus monkey is often found in the forests of East Africa.
    • Researchers observed a group of colobus monkeys feeding on leaves.
    • Colobus monkeys have a specialized stomach to digest tough plant material.