This endemic colobus lives in the groundwater forests and mangroves of Unguja, Zanzibar. Only a few thousand remain, and Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park protects the largest group. They are relaxed around visitors and can be watched at close range.
Primates
Found only in Tanzania
Zanzibar Red Colobus
Piliocolobus kirkii
A rare monkey found only on Zanzibar, easy to see at Jozani Forest.
Size
5-10 kg
Lifespan
20 years
Diet
Young leaves, fruit and flowers.
Habitat
Groundwater forest, coastal thicket and mangroves.
About the zanzibar red colobus
Did you know?
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It lives nowhere else on Earth.
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They eat charcoal from burned trees, which may help digestion.
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Road accidents are one of the threats to them.
When to see it
Seen all year round; the best sightings depend on where you are.
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