European leaf monkey (SciiFii)

The European leaf monkey (Ursalupithecus neorostrum) is a species of monkey of the Old World monkey family Cercopithecidae that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across Europe to help boost biodiversity. Despite its name, ecological niche, or appearance, the European leaf monkey is not a member of the leaf monkey family, but is most closely related to African colobus monkeys. Body size excluding tail ranges from 45.1 centimetres (17.8 inches) to 78.4 centimetres (30.9 in) long, and the tail length is between 80.3 centimetres (31.6 inches) and 111.8 centimetres (44.0 in). Adult males weigh between 16.9 kilograms (37 lb) and 19.5 kilograms (43 lb) while adult females weigh between 9.5 kilograms (21 lb) and 16.1 kilograms (35 lb). European leaf monkeys are arboreal primates and spend most of their time in the canopy. European leaf monkeys are herbivores. Their main diet is fruits, seeds, nuts, leaves, and flowers. They are generalist feeders. To maintain a balance in their diet, European leaf monkeys will consume topsoil from termite mounds. They live in groups of up to 21 animals (typically 10 or fewer animals in most species) consisting of a male, several females, and their young. They have been observed in monogamous pairings. The groups are hierarchically developed, with intergroup communication that is both vocal and postural. Gestation time is 4-5 months, and births are typically of single young, but twins are known. Newborn animals are white colored and have a black strip at the back, although some have a cross-shaped mark. By one year old, the young are weaned and at an age of 4–5 years, they are fully mature. The typical life expectancy of the European leaf monkey in the wild is around 15 years, but captive European leaf monkeys have lived more than 21 years. The conservation status of the European leaf monkey is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the European leaf monkey's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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