Southern patas monkey

The fastest monkey in the world is also the most endangered monkey in Africa

The Patas monkey has long limbs, a slim frame, and a deep chest, which gives this animal an exceptional capacity to sprint and allows it to attain a high speed of up to 55 km/h (34 mph). Because of these characteristics, the Patas monkey has earned the distinction of being the world’s fastest primate.

A variety of distinguishing traits set males of this species apart from females of the same species. As a result, males have manes and long, white mustaches, but females do not have these characteristics. In addition, male Patas monkeys have a more vibrant overall hue than females. Male Patas monkeys have a reddish-gray torso, a white rump, and white-colored backs of their rear limbs. On the other hand, females have a color that is notably duller than males.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Kenya
0
Official estimate
EX
2020
Extinct 2015
Tanzania
100
CR
2020

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd / Troop

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No