Theropithecus brumpti (SciiFii)

The greater gelada (Theropithecus brumpti), also known as the brown gelada, is a species of large terrestrial monkey that originally lived in Africa during the Mid to Late Pliocene and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced to modern Africa to help boost biodiversity. It is most closely related to the common gelada (Theropithecus gelad), also known as the pygmy gelada (for its smaller size than the greater gelada). The greater gelada is quadrupedal with highly dexterous, manipulative hands like most Old World monkeys. As its name implies, it is larger than the common gelada, with the average adult greater gelada weighing about 43.8 kilograms. The males have brightly-colored chests similar to those of male common geladas. Like all living gelada species, the males possesses large canine teeth, primarily for display. The greater gelada is completely herbivorous and feeds mainly on grasses, roots, and tubers. The natural habitats of the greater gelada includes riverine forests, open woodlands, and grasslands. It is a social animal that lives in troops led by a leading male. The conservation status of the greater gelada is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the greater gelada's wide natural range.
Category:Animals
Category:SciiFii
Category:Cenozoic Park
Category:Mammals