Common patas monkey

The patas monkey is a long-legged Old World monkey that prefers life on the ground rather than in trees. It roams the dry, open landscapes of West and East Africa. With its reddish coat and speedy movements, this monkey looks more like a small deer than a typical primate when it dashes across the savanna.

• Runs on all fours like a dog when escaping predators.
• Spends most of its time on the ground rather than in trees.
• Sometimes called the hussar monkey due to its soldier-like reddish coat.