Oakland Zoo Welcomes New Baby Red-Tailed Monkey

"Guenons are a group of around 30 species of medium-sized, tree-dwelling monkeys, native to sub-Saharan African forests, that are known for their striking facial features and colors, and often long tails. The red-tailed monkey has gray or black fur, and characteristic white noses with mutton-chop-like fur protruding from their cheeks, as well as a blue-ish or purplish "mask" around their eyes."

"Nonami and her baby have joined the rest of the troop in their habitat, bonding with the troop, including his sisters, Ikea and Skittles, Nonami's first babies, who were born at their previous Zoo. Mom and baby frequently spend time in the habitat, where visitors can see them every day, but Mom sometimes prefers to retreat to a cozy, warm indoor space with her baby."

"This is the first guenon birth at the Oakland Zoo in its 104-year history."

Oakland Zoo achieved a historic milestone with the birth of a red-tailed monkey, a guenon species, marking the first such birth in the zoo's 104-year history. The baby was born to parents Nonami and Marley, who were transferred from Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. Red-tailed monkeys are medium-sized, tree-dwelling primates native to sub-Saharan African forests, characterized by gray or black fur, distinctive white noses with cheek fur, and blue-purple eye masks. The newborn has joined the troop in the habitat alongside its older sisters, Ikea and Skittles, born at the previous zoo. The baby remains unnamed and spends time with its mother in the habitat where visitors can observe them daily.

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