Physical Description
The most striking feature of this Old World monkey is its luxurious black coat; ornamented with long fringes of white fur down each side. Babies are pure white in color for the first few weeks of their life. This large, conspicuous primate is a common sight through tropical Africa, especially in forested areas. Its tail, which is about as long as the combined length of its head and body, has a large tail tuft that covers almost three quarters of its length.
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