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Colobus

a genus of monkeys of the subfamily Colobinae. The body measures 43–70 cm in length, and the tail 55–90 cm. The body is slender, with silky fur. The nasal septum is comparatively broad, and the nose protrudes. The coloring of the fur varies greatly. The best-known species are the guereza (C. guereza), the black and white colobus monkey (C. polykomos), and the red and black colobus monkey (C. badius). The genus is distributed in Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and southward to Angola and Tanzania. The monkeys live in small groups in tall trees and feed on leaves and fruits.

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Type host: Colobus guereza Ruppell, 1835, colobus monkey.

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Questioning the Extreme Neurovirulence of Monkey B Virus (Macacine alphaherpesvirus 1)

Tests carried out at the National History Museum proved it was made from the skins of black and white colobus monkeys. It has been illegal to import their fur since 1975 but it is not illegal to own it.

No charges for CBB Pete over monkey fur coat

The red colobus monkey, for example, is distributed across the entire equatorial waist of Africa, from Senegal to eastern Kenya.

Death in the family tree

Passing Jozani forest, the driver stopped after spotting a Zanzibar red colobus monkey - endangered and only found here, so we could watch our new friend enjoying a spot of lunch.

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Black and White Colobus Monkey, Sykes's Monkeys, forest hogs, small antelopes like duikers, bush babies, porcupines and mongoose are also found in the forest.

Over Sh3m raised for conservation of Kereita Forest in Kiambu

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The monkey got its name because it was originally tied with a long wing from the hair of a colobus monkey.

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A spokeswoman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) said an expert had told them the fur is likely to come from an endangered Colobus monkey.

Singer faces death threats over coat

Her fascinating life allowed me to see past a picturesque town toRed Colobus monkey and, left, Pongwe Beach hotel chalet an island that traded in slavery.

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Kevin, a 3ft tall, black-furred and white-tailed colobus monkey, went bananas last week with his father, going awol from the compound at Belfast Zoo.

Moody monkey back at zoo after strop

The Sunray was originally tied with black-and-white Colobus monkey hair but because this is a protected species, the next best thing is hair from a dog.

HAIR RAISING; RECORD ANGLING