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Tana River Colobus and Mangabey

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 April 2009

Colin P. Groves ,
Peter Andrews  and
Jennifer F. M. Horne
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Abstract

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The numbers of both these highly endangered monkeys, found only on the Tana River in north-east Kenya, are down to about 2000, possibly fewer. The authors of this status and habitat survey describe the continuing threats to both animals and make proposals for a reserve to protect them.

Type
Research Article
Information
Oryx , Volume 12 , Issue 5 , November 1974 , pp. 565 - 575
Copyright
Copyright © Fauna and Flora International 1974

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