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| Primates - Gelada | |||||||
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| Topic Started: Nov 6 2013, 03:55 PM (1,651 Views) | |||||||
| Thierry Baudet | Nov 6 2013, 03:55 PM Post #1 | ||||||
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Gelada ~ Theropithecus gelada![]() General Information Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Cercopithecidae Subfamily: Cercopithecinae Tribe: Papionini Genus: Theropithecus Species: T. gelada Location ![]() Conservation Status ![]() Sizes
In Zoos Type of Exhibit: The most important thing in a gelada enclosure is grass. Geladas dpend a lot of their time shuffling around the ground grazing. The grass will also serve as a food source and may have to be replanted every now and then. Geladas don't climb as often as other primates, however a small climbing structure or some rocks to climb on are adviced. As geladas live in mountainous regions they are quite hardy animals, which don't really have a problem with colder temperatures, an indoor enclosure is adviced though (as well as an enclosure to seperate animals when needed). Because geladas aren't as good at climbing as other primates and because they can't jump that far, hotwired fencing would be enough to keep them in. Temperament: This varies per animal, however most geladas are social animals. They can be rather aggresive when they feel threathened. Diet: Geladas mainly feed on grass. They also eat flowers, rhizomes and roots when available. Social Needs: In the wild geladas live in a complex multilevel society similar to that of the hamadryas baboon. The smallest and most basic groups are the reproductive units, which are made up of one to 12 females, their young and one to four males, and the all-male units, which are made up of two to 15 males. The next level of gelada societies are the bands which are made up of two to 27 reproductive units and several all-male units. Herds consist of up to 60 reproductive units that are sometimes from different bands and last for short periods of time. Communities are made of one to four bands whose home ranges overlap extensively. So it is advised to keep a group of at least 10 animals. Extra Information:
Subspecies Exhibit Examples
Edited by Thierry Baudet, Nov 6 2013, 04:21 PM.
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