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(Cercopithecus ascanius schmidti)
Known for their white noses and long tails, Schmidt’s monkeys are native to central Africa. Two Schmidt’s monkeys moved to the Detroit Zoo in 2024 — Nafis, born June 8, 2015, and Nhala, born Aug. 20, 2012.
On Habitat
Habitat: African Forest
Class: Mammals
Conservation Status: Least concern
Size: Up to 24 inches long
Weight: Approximately 6 to 10 pounds
Median life expectancy: 16 years
Diet: Primarily fruits, leaves, flowers and insects
