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Male gelada (Theropithecus gelada) enjoying a a special treat
Geladas are an old world monkey found only in the Ethiopian Highlands, with a large population in the Semien Mountains. They are the only primates that are primarily grazers with grass blades making >90% of their diet. They eat both the blades and the seeds of grasses. This fellow lives in an all-male " bachelor" troop in the new Africa Rocks section of the San Diego Zoo. Conservation status: Least Concern
Finger-licking Good
Male gelada (Theropithecus gelada) enjoying a a special treat
Geladas are an old world monkey found only in the Ethiopian Highlands, with a large population in the Semien Mountains. They are the only primates that are primarily grazers with grass blades making >90% of their diet. They eat both the blades and the seeds of grasses. This fellow lives in an all-male " bachelor" troop in the new Africa Rocks section of the San Diego Zoo. Conservation status: Least Concern