Living in social groups led by a single male, guenons rely on their colorful coats and vocalizations to communicate with each other. Specially adapted for life in the trees, guenons rarely come down to the ground.
Gray’s Crowned Guenon
Cercopithecus pogonias grayi
Fact File
Where to see them: Jungle Trails
Length: Up to 1.5 ft
Weight: 6.4 to 9.5 lbs
Lifespan: 20 yrs
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Fruit, leaves, shoots, insects, and crops
A Tail's Tale: Super long tails help the guenon keep its balance while traveling through the trees.
