Fact:

Instead of swinging from trees for locomotion, this monkey runs on all fours (arms and feet). And it runs fast - up to 55 kph.

Habitat:

Savanna and woodland.

Threats:

Hunted for meat and sold as pets. Also considered pests.

Range:

Western Ethiopia to Senegal.

Additional Information:

Adult male patas monkeys are twice as big as their female counterparts.