Roloway monkey
Cercopithecus roloway
About
Roloway monkeys are Old World monkeys (they live in what is referred to as the ‘Old World,’ comprising Europe, Africa, and Asia) that inhabit the canopy of old forest trees and the lowland moist forests of West Africa.
They have unique colour patterns, which help them recognise each other.
Males typically have larger bodies, which help them protect themselves against other males, and their long white beards are believed to make them more attractive to mates.
Roloway monkeys have varied teeth suited to their diverse diet of insects, fruit, and leaves. They communicate the location of food to one another when foraging through the rainforest.
To do this, they have a range of distinctive calls, including chuckles, croaks, and yells. However, males can be so noisy that it also makes it easier for poachers to find them.
Roloway monkey facts
Threats
Roloway monkeys are among the most endangered monkeys in the world. The primary threat to their survival comes from the destruction of their rainforest habitat due to logging and crop production, while frequent illegal poaching further endangers their future in the wild.
By increasing demand for sustainably sourced wood and paper products, you can help protect rainforests and save Roloway monkeys from extinction.
Human intervention
