De Brazza's Monkey Born At San Diego Zoo For First Time In 26 Years

SAN DIEGO, CA — For the first time in 26 years, a De Brazza's monkey was recently born at the San Diego Zoo.

The little primate, whose gender has not yet been determined, was born Oct. 28 to parents Lillie and Augustus, according to San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a nonprofit conservation organization that operates the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. The baby lives with other De Brazza's monkeys in the Lost Forest habitat at the San Diego Zoo.

In the next few weeks, the baby monkey is expected to start walking and climbing, according to San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. The monkey will stay close to its mother until it is weaned around 1 year old.

De Brazza's monkeys are native to central Africa. They live in trees, and generally occupy forested regions near rivers and waterways. They are a distinctive and colorful species, known for their white facial hair that resembles a beard.