Gelada
Theropithecus gelada
Charakteristics
- Origin
Africa: Ethiopian
- Habitat
Highlands (2,000 to 3,000 m a.s.l.)
- Diet
Grasses, leaves, roots, rhizomes, bark, seeds, nuts, fruits, flowers
- Status
least concern
- Size
Body length 50 to 74 cm
- Weight
12 to 30 kg
- Gestation period
179 days
- Achievable age
over 30 years
Threat Categories of IUCN
Two for one
The teats of female geladas are so close together that their babies can drink from both at the same time. Geladas are the only species with this trait.