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Cercopithecoidea Collection

"Cercopithecoidea: A Diverse Family of Fascinating Primates" The world of a captivating one, filled with an array of unique and intriguing primate species

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Purple-faced leaf monkey, artwork C016 / 5612

Purple-faced leaf monkey, artwork C016 / 5612
Purple-faced leaf monkey (Trachypithecus vetulus). Painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere. From the Loten Collection (1754-1757)

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Trachypithecus cristatus, silver leaf monkey

Trachypithecus cristatus, silver leaf monkey. Males skull. Catalogue reference 1909.4.1.5

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Trachypithecus delacouri, delacours langur

Trachypithecus delacouri, delacours langur
Skull of Trachypithecus delacouri, delacours langur. Type specimen catalogue number 32.4.19. Male

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Simias sp. pig-tailed monkey from Sumatra

Simias sp. pig-tailed monkey from Sumatra
Illustration from Gleanings of Natural History (1758-74) by George Edwards (1694-1773)

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Mandrillus leucophaeus, drill

Mandrillus leucophaeus, drill
Plate 139 (58) Le Drill Vieux. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 1, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Macacus tcheliensis, macaquc

Macacus tcheliensis, macaquc
Plate 32 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammiferes by H. (Henri) Milne-Edwards (1800-1885). Published Paris, 1868-74

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Rhinopithecus roxellanae, snub-nosed monkey

Rhinopithecus roxellanae, snub-nosed monkey
Plate 36 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Macaca thibetana, Pcre Davids macaque

Macaca thibetana, Pcre Davids macaque

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Cercopithecus mona, mona monkey

Cercopithecus mona, mona monkey
Mounted skeleton of a mona monkey

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Colobus polykomos, king colobus

Colobus polykomos, king colobus
Mounted skeleton of a king colobus monkey

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Trachypithecus vetulus, purple-faced leaf monkey

Trachypithecus vetulus, purple-faced leaf monkey
Semnopithcus vetulus, Purple-Faced Leaf Monkey. Plate from the Loten Collection (1754-57), a painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere (1722-c. 1781)

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Mandrillus sphinx, mandrill

Mandrillus sphinx, mandrill

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Pygathrix nemaeus nemaeus, red-shanked douc langur

Pygathrix nemaeus nemaeus, red-shanked douc langur
Portrait of a red-shanked douc langur, native to north and central Vietnam, east-central Cambodia and possibly in China. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Colobus guereza, guereza

Colobus guereza, guereza
Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Macaca sp. macaque

Macaca sp. macaque
Artwork by Barry Sutton, entitled Dominance and Submission. On display in the Primates exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageCercopithecoidea Collection: Papio hamadryas, hamadryas baboon

Papio hamadryas, hamadryas baboon
Hamadryas baboons, one adult male, one juvenile and one adult female. Plate 11 from Symbolae Physicae section: Zoologica I. Mammalia by Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg (1795-1876)


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"Cercopithecoidea: A Diverse Family of Fascinating Primates" The world of a captivating one, filled with an array of unique and intriguing primate species. From the vibrant Mandrillus sphinx, also known as the Mandrill, with its striking colors and impressive facial markings, to the enchanting Purple-faced leaf monkey depicted in artwork C016 / 5612. Among these fascinating creatures are the silver leaf monkeys, scientifically known as Trachypithecus cristatus. These elegant primates possess a lustrous silver coat that shimmers under sunlight, making them truly mesmerizing to behold. Their graceful movements through treetops showcase their agility and adaptability within their natural habitats. Another member of this primate family is the Delacour's langur (Trachypithecus delacouri). With its distinctive black fur contrasting against its pale face and limbs, this langur stands out among its relatives. The Delacour's langur can be found swinging effortlessly from branch to branch in dense forests, showcasing both strength and grace. As we delve deeper into the world of Cercopithecoidea, it becomes evident that diversity reigns supreme. Each species possesses unique characteristics that make them special in their own right. Whether it's the Mandrill's expressive face or the Silver leaf monkey's shimmering coat or even Delacour's langur’s striking appearance – all contribute to our understanding and appreciation for these incredible primates. Through research and conservation efforts focused on preserving their habitats and ensuring their survival, we can continue to marvel at the wonders for generations to come. Let us celebrate these remarkable creatures who remind us of nature's boundless creativity and beauty.