Animal Facts
Scientific Name
Erythrocebus patas
Range
Semi-arid areas of West and East Africa
Location in the Zoo
Wortham World of Primates
Cool Animal Fact
Their extensile cheeks can hold the same amount of food as their stomachs.
Patas monkeys are the fastest primate species in the world. They can sprint at speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour.
Erythrocebus patas
Semi-arid areas of West and East Africa
Wortham World of Primates
Their extensile cheeks can hold the same amount of food as their stomachs.