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Southern Talapoin at Bioparc Valencia, 28/05/11

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[i]Miopithecus talapoin[/i]

For a long time, the European zoo population of talapoins was labelled as [i]M. talapoin[/i], when in fact they are almost all Northern Talapoins, [i]M. ogouensis[/i].

This animal, however, is the real deal, with its distinctive black face - the first time I've seen the species. As far as I'm aware there are no others in Europe.

Living in a mixed exhibit with Pygmy Hippos, Sitatunga, Drills, Mona Guenons and Egyptian Geese.
Miopithecus talapoin

For a long time, the European zoo population of talapoins was labelled as M. talapoin, when in fact they are almost all Northern Talapoins, M. ogouensis.

This animal, however, is the real deal, with its distinctive black face - the first time I\'ve seen the species. As far as I\'m aware there are no others in Europe.

Living in a mixed exhibit with Pygmy Hippos, Sitatunga, Drills, Mona Guenons and Egyptian Geese.

EDIT: and African Black Duck.
 

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