Fact:

The most widely used primates in medical research. This is because they are small, easily handled, not endangered and easy to breed in captivity.

Habitat:

Savanna, swamp, forests, grassland habitats.

Threats:

Traded as pets.

Range:

Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Additional information:

Groups of up to 20 animals forage, travel and sleep together. They are also considered pests in areas of Africa as they destroy crops.