Kirk’s red colobus (Piliocolobus kirkii)

Species information

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Threats

Vast tracts of Zanzibar’s native forest have been destroyed for timber, development and agriculture, leading to a devastating decline in the population of this native monkey; it is believed that fewer than 1,500 individuals persist today. Following the destruction of its rainforest habitat this species seems to be coming into increasing contact with humans, fortunately local people appear to tolerate its presence (6).

Conservation

The Zanzibar red colobus requires full legal and practical protection if viable populations are going to persist. This attractive species has recently proven to be a popular tourist attraction within the Jozani Forest Reserve and this interest may offer some hope for its future survival (6).