A small, arboreal mammal of the primates that is native to Africa and Asia. It is part of two superfamilies, Old World monkeys (Cercopithecoidea) and New World monkeys (Ceboidea).
The genus Cercopithecus includes about 150 species; most are long-haired (Cercopithecus mitis), although some are hairless or have shorter coats (Grzimek, 1990). Most monkeys are omnivorous, consuming meat, fruits, nuts, seeds, flowers, and other plant foods.
Monkeys are social animals and live in groups, called natal groups. Groups typically consist of one male and a large number of females and infants.
Breeding occurs throughout the year, resulting in a single offspring (Rudran, 1978). The young are relatively well developed at birth, with open eyes and the ability to grasp their mother and support their own weight (Macdonald, 1984). Females provide their young with milk for about six months.
Males are larger than females and have a strong muscular build. They also have a prominent row of forward-pointing white fur just above their brow line (Rudran, 1978).
The solitary blue monkey is found in rain forests in central and eastern Africa. It is a small, arboreal animal that weighs from 4 to 6 kg.
Unlike many other monkeys, the blue monkey is a frugivore and a folivore. They eat a variety of fruit and leaves, as well as some insects, spiders, and small lizards.
It is important to keep your pet monkey active and busy in order to prevent boredom. This can be achieved by giving them puzzles to solve or by keeping them busy with other activities.