Colobus Monkey
Colobus monkeys are black and white primates that live in African rainforests. They eat leaves and fruits, live in groups, and help spread seeds.
What is it?
Colobus monkeys are a type of primate. They have beautiful black and white fur, especially a long white cape of hair. They are arboreal, meaning they live in trees and are great at jumping between branches. Their diet is mostly leaves and fruits.
Who used it?
Colobus monkeys are wild animals. They are not used by people, but they are important in African folklore as forest guardians. In some cultures, they are seen as protectors of the forest.
When and where?
Colobus monkeys live in the tropical rainforests of central and west Africa. They have been there for thousands of years. Today, they face threats from habitat loss and hunting.
What does it tell us?
Colobus monkeys tell us that rainforests are full of life and that every animal has a role. They help spread seeds by eating fruits and passing the seeds in their droppings. This helps new trees grow.
Compared to today
Today, many colobus monkey populations are endangered because their forest homes are being cut down. Zoos and protected areas are working to save them.
Connections
Next to find
- A photo of a colobus monkey in the wild
- A book about African rainforest animals
- Another animal that helps spread seeds
疣猴
疣猴是生活在非洲热带雨林中的黑白相间的灵长类动物。它们吃树叶和水果，成群生活，并帮助传播种子。
这是什么？
疣猴是一种灵长类动物。它们有漂亮的黑白相间的毛皮，尤其是长长的白色披毛。它们是树栖动物，生活在树上，善于在树枝间跳跃。它们的食物主要是树叶和水果。
谁使用它？
疣猴是野生动物。人们不使用它们，但它们在非洲民间传说中作为森林守护者很重要。在一些文化中，它们被视为森林的保护者。
何时何地？
疣猴生活在非洲中部和西部的热带雨林中。它们已经在那里生活了数千年。今天，它们面临栖息地丧失和捕猎的威胁。
它告诉我们什么？
疣猴告诉我们，雨林充满生机，每种动物都有其作用。它们通过吃水果并在粪便中排出种子来帮助传播种子。这有助于新树生长。
与今天相比
今天，许多疣猴种群因森林被砍伐而濒临灭绝。动物园和保护区正在努力拯救它们。
联系
接下来找找看
- 一张野外疣猴的照片
- 一本关于非洲雨林动物的书
- 另一种帮助传播种子的动物