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Allen’s Swamp Monkeys

(Allenopithecus nigroviridis)

Allen’s swamp monkeys are highly social primates that originate from the lowland forests of the Congo basin, where they inhabit swamps and riverine areas. Two swamp monkeys call the Detroit Zoo home — Azizi, a male born March 18, 2013, and Pepper, a female born Feb. 10, 2017.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Asian Forest

Class: Mammals

Conservation Status: Least concern

Size: 18 to 20 inches tall

Weight: 6 to 13 pounds

Median life expectancy: 18 years

Diet: Fruit, leaves, seeds, insects, fish, shrimp and snails