The most arboreal of African monkeys, the Angolan colobus is mostly black with tufts of white hair along the brow and the sides of the face over the ears, as well as long white fringes (or "epaulettes") hanging down from the shoulder and a white tail tip. Colobus monkeys have reduced or absent thumbs. Their family groups are typically made up of a single adult male, several adult females, and ther offspring, ranging from 3 to 15 individuals. Infants are born white and turn gray, then black within their first 6 months.

Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) SAFE Colobus Monkey Program
The most arboreal of African monkeys, colobus rely on their treetop homes and are susceptible to significant habitat destruction throughout Africa. They have also been hunted for their fur and skin.  
 
Threats 

• • Habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation

• • Hunting and poaching 

• • Brookfield Zoo Chicago is committed to five years of financial contribution, data sharing, and participation in strategic planning for colobus monkeys.

• • Brookfield Zoo Chicago cares for 5 Angolan colobus in Tropic World and Bramsen Tropical Forests.