Overview
Jozani Forest Day Trip
The red Colobus monkeys on the islands are on the Red List of endangered species. About 20 years ago they were almost extinct, when the government had offered shooting bonuses for these monkeys because of their preying on corn in the field and fruit trees. In the meantime, thank goodness they have realized that the animals must be protected and have created a new habitat and a retreat for them by founding the Jozani sanctuary. At the last minute the populations of these monkeys have recovered and the chances are good that they will survive. They are not a bit shy and extremely playful. They nibble at the fruit trees around you and look really funny, almost as if they were in for a prank. They have a reddish brown back fur and a white mop of hair that sticks out on all sides. Their faces are quite human. Sometimes there are baby monkeys, too, playing with their siblings right in front of you, really cute.
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