Monkey, Patas (spp. pyrrhonotus)
The Patas Monkey is one of the three african primates species spending most of the day on the ground instead of the trees. The others are Baboons and Vervet monkeys. At night they sleep in the most inaccessible tree they can find.
It’s the worlds fastest primate: they can run (on the ground) at speeds up to 55 km per hour. They always walk on their fingers and never on their palms.
And a funny fact: Patas Monkeys can hold as much food in their cheeks as they can in their stomachs!
Read MoreIt’s the worlds fastest primate: they can run (on the ground) at speeds up to 55 km per hour. They always walk on their fingers and never on their palms.
And a funny fact: Patas Monkeys can hold as much food in their cheeks as they can in their stomachs!
