Individuals have a grey coat; their limbs have black fur and a white streak along their hindlimbs. They have brown eyes, an orange crest on their forehead, a black crown, and a white beard.
Facts
Diet: Omnivores
Weight: 6.8 to 7.7 kilograms
Height: 63.5 cm
Habitat: forest and wetlands of central Africa
Life span: 22 to 30 years under human care
Adapted to Survive
Individuals can swim! In fact, they are sometimes referred to as swamp monkeys
If threatened, an individual can curl into a ball and stay immobile
Individuals have large cheek pouches that help them store food and carry it away until they find a suitable place to eat it
Their long tails help them balance while moving between trees
