The first Angolan colobus monkey to be born at Brookfield Zoo arrived on March 9 and is part of the Tropic World/Africa exhibit. Four adults from Columbus Zoo are on loan for a breeding program.
Olivia cradles her newborn. Colobus infants are born with white fur which helps them blend in with the mother's long white hair. The white color changes from white to gray to black, reaching adult color at around 3 months. — Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune, March 20, 2013
Mother Olivia cradles her newborn at Brookfield Zoo's Tropic World/ Africa exhibit. — Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune, March 20, 2013
Olivia, 5, an Angolan colobus monkey, cradles her newborn. — Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune, March 20, 2013
The baby is held by it's mother. — Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune, March 20, 2013
Olivia, left, is joined by another Angolan colobus as she cradles her newborn between her knees and chest. Angolan colobus allo-parent, meaning that other members of the group take turns carrying the baby, who goes back to mom when she wants it back or when the baby needs to nurse. — Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune, March 20, 2013
Olivia cradles her newborn in the branches of the exhibit. — Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune, March 20, 2013
Only one foot of the baby can be seen under the mother's white hair. — Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune, March 20, 2013
Another Angolan colobus sits nearby as Olivia cradles her baby. — Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune, March 20, 2013
