The Patas Monkey (Erythrocebus patas) is a species of primate native to Africa. They are have an orange-brown coat with a white underside and a grey mane. They also have cushioned bottoms that makes sitting more comfortable, like portable seat cushions. Patas monkeys live in the grasslands and savanna of central Africa. Unlike many other primates, they prefer to live in the open, and use the tall grasses of the savanna to hide from predators instead of trees. It also helps that they are the fastest primates in the world and can reach speeds up to thirty-five miles per hour.
Patas Monkeys have a head-body length of 19.3”-34.6” (49-88 cm), tail length of 18.9”-28.3” (48-72 cm), height on all fours of 16.5”-29.5” (42-75 cm), and body width between 5.5”-9.8” (14-25 cm). The typical weight of the Patas Monkey is in the range of 14.3-27.5 lb (6.5-12.5 kg). Patas Monkeys have lifespans between 15-24 years in the wild and 20-30 years in captivity.
The Patas Monkey (Erythrocebus patas) is a species of primate native to Africa. They are have an orange-brown coat with a white underside and a grey mane. They also have cushioned bottoms that makes sitting more comfortable, like portable seat cushions. Patas monkeys live in the grasslands and savanna of central Africa. Unlike many other primates, they prefer to live in the open, and use the tall grasses of the savanna to hide from predators instead of trees. It also helps that they are the fastest primates in the world and can reach speeds up to thirty-five miles per hour.
Patas Monkeys have a head-body length of 19.3”-34.6” (49-88 cm), tail length of 18.9”-28.3” (48-72 cm), height on all fours of 16.5”-29.5” (42-75 cm), and body width between 5.5”-9.8” (14-25 cm). The typical weight of the Patas Monkey is in the range of 14.3-27.5 lb (6.5-12.5 kg). Patas Monkeys have lifespans between 15-24 years in the wild and 20-30 years in captivity.
