Yangon Zoological Gardens

Yangon Zoological Gardens

Wildlife • Conservation • Education
Open Daily • 8 am to 5 pm

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Quick Facts

Lifespan

Their lifespan is 18–22 years in the wild and , they usually live longer in captivity due to regular food, veterinary care, and protection from predators

Diet

They are omnivores, typically consuming ripe fruits, various other fruits, leaves, bark, and small mammals

Habitat

found in dense forests, swampy woodlands, and seasonally flooded areas, and they usually live and forage in moist, humid forests.

Geographic Range

De Brazza's monkey is primarily distributed across Central Africa. Its geographic range specifically encompasses Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Uganda, and Ethiopia.

De Brazza’s Monkey

Name De Brazza’s Monkey
Scientific Name Cercopithecus neglectus
Length 40–60 cm body length with a tail of about 50–85 cm
Weight 4–7 kilograms
Male Maturity Age 5-6 years
Female Maturity Age 5-6 years
Gestation Period 5-6 months
Average Offspring Per Birth the female gives birth to a baby, usually a single infant. Twins are rare
Native Regions The native region of Cercopithecus neglectus (De Brazza’s monkey) is Central and East Africa, including countries like Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Angola, Uganda, and Kenya.

Characteristics

The De Brazza’s monkeys have gray fur with black limbs. They feature a white beard across the muzzle and an orange crown on the top of the forehead. Males are significantly larger than females.

Note

De Brazza’s Monkey are classified as (Least Concern-LC) by the IUCN Red List

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Visitor Tips

  • Visit in the morning for more active animal behavior
  • Follow all safety signs and staff instructions
  • Do not feed animals without staff permission
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