Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in May. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
Patas monkeys face significant threats from habitat loss due to agriculture and human settlement, as well as hunting for bushmeat. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts often focus on protecting their savanna habitats, which also benefits other wildlife. Responsible safari tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to protect these areas and their inhabitants, as well as raising awareness about the species' vulnerability.
The common patas monkey, also known as the hussar monkey, is a ground-dwelling monkey distributed over semi-arid areas of West Africa, and into East Africa.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Patas Monkey. Sightings recorded in 84 safari areas total.
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