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Rare Red-Tailed Monkey Baby Spotted Clinging to Mom at Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta announced the birth of a Schmidt's guenon monkey on August 6th. The infant, born to mother Bam, is the first for her and father Nafis. Visitors can see the newborn clinging to its mother in the outdoor habitat shared with Angolan colobus monkeys.
Zoo Atlanta has announced the birth of a Schmidt's guenon monkey, a red-tailed species, at its Ford African Rainforest exhibit. The infant was born on August 6th to mother Bam, and visitors have already spotted the newborn clinging tightly to her. According to reports from a-z-animals.com and Yahoo News New Zealand, the baby appears to be happy and healthy.
First Baby for Bam and Nafis
This is the first baby for Bam and the male Nafis, who joined the zoo in November 2025. Both parents came to Zoo Atlanta following a recommendation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The infant joins a family that includes older siblings Jack and Flynn.
Gina Ferrie, PhD, Vice President of Collections and Conservation at Zoo Atlanta, expressed excitement about the new arrival. "We're excited to welcome Bam's infant to the Schmidt's guenon family and are looking forward to our Members and guests being able to experience the joy of watching this little one grow," she said.
About Schmidt's Guenons
Schmidt's guenons, also known as black-cheeked white-nosed monkeys, are native to the rainforests and woodlands of central and eastern Africa. Their range spans several countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. These monkeys are visually striking, with heart-shaped patches of white fur on their noses and long red tails.
One unique adaptation is their cheek pouches, which can expand to hold almost as much food as their stomachs, allowing them to gather food quickly and carry it to a safe place to eat. They typically live in family troops of 10 to 30 individuals, structured around a dominant male, and communicate through head-bobs, eyebrow movements, and dynamic calls.
Conservation Status
While Schmidt's guenons face threats from deforestation and poaching, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies them as a species of Least Concern. The species remains robust despite these challenges.
Viewing the Newborn
The newborn can be seen in the outdoor habitat that the guenon family shares with Angolan colobus monkeys. However, spotting the newborn may be tricky, as the presence of another monkey species can make identification more challenging.
How each outlet told it
a-z-animals.com
Framing: Headline emphasizes the rarity of the red-tailed monkey baby and that it was spotted clinging to its mom at Zoo Atlanta, leaving out specifics like the species name, date, and any conservation context. — Celebratory and informative. For example, 'The arrival of a baby is always a special and joyous occasion.'
Facts Included:
On August 6th, Bam, a Schmidt’s guenon monkey, gave birth at Zoo Atlanta's Ford African Rainforest.
Visitors saw Bam holding her infant, who clung tightly to her.
The baby appears to be happy and healthy.
Schmidt’s guenons are native to central and eastern Africa, with range spanning DRC, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania.
They have heart-shaped patches of white fur on noses and long red tails.
Cheeks can expand to hold almost as much food as their stomachs.
They live in family troops of 10 to 30 individuals, structured around a dominant male.
Communicate through head-bobs, eyebrow movements, and dynamic calls.
Threats from deforestation and poaching, but IUCN classifies them as Least Concern.
This is the first baby for Bam and male Nafis, who joined the zoo in November 2025.
Both parents came to Zoo Atlanta following an AZA recommendation.
Infant joins family including older siblings Jack and Flynn.
Newborn can be seen in outdoor habitat shared with Angolan colobus monkeys.
Quote from Gina Ferrie, PhD, Vice President of Collections and Conservation.
Framing: Headline emphasizes the rarity of the red-tailed monkey baby and that it was spotted clinging to its mom at Zoo Atlanta, leaving out specifics like the species name, date, and any conservation context. — Celebratory and informative. For example, 'The arrival of a baby is always a special and joyous occasion.'
Facts Included:
On August 6th, Bam, a Schmidt's guenon monkey, gave birth at Zoo Atlanta's Ford African Rainforest.
Visitors saw Bam holding her infant, who clung tightly to her.
The baby appears to be happy and healthy.
Schmidt's guenons are native to central and eastern Africa, with range spanning DRC, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania.
They have heart-shaped patches of white fur on noses and long red tails.
Cheeks can expand to hold almost as much food as their stomachs.
They live in family troops of 10 to 30 individuals, structured around a dominant male.
Communicate through head-bobs, eyebrow movements, and dynamic calls.
Threats from deforestation and poaching, but IUCN classifies them as Least Concern.
This is the first baby for Bam and male Nafis, who joined the zoo in November 2025.
Both parents came to Zoo Atlanta following an AZA recommendation.
Infant joins family including older siblings Jack and Flynn.
Newborn can be seen in outdoor habitat shared with Angolan colobus monkeys.
Quote from Gina Ferrie, PhD, Vice President of Collections and Conservation.
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ClaimOn August 6th, Bam, a Schmidt's guenon monkey, gave birth at Zoo Atlanta's Ford African Rainforest.
ClaimGina Ferrie, PhD, Vice President of Collections and Conservation, said: "We're excited to welcome Bam's infant to the Schmidt's guenon family and are looking forward to our Members and guests being able to experience the joy of watching this little one grow."
ClaimSpotting the newborn at Zoo Atlanta is trickier than it sounds, because the family shares their space with another monkey species that can fool you.