Although Uganda is a landlocked country in South-Central Africa, it has a longer coastline than many other countries bordering an open sea. Uganda is in the Great Lakes region of Africa and fronts or contains Lake Victoria, Lake Albert, Lake George, Lake Kyoga, and Lake Edward. These are the primary lakes of the Nile Basin.
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Colobus guereza - The mantled guereza is a member of the genus Colobus. The genus name is derived from the Greek “kolobus,” translating as “docked," a reference to the thumb of the colobus monkey; it is a mere stump. The mantled colobus is one of the few animals engaging in the practice of allomothering, a term describing females willing to care for unrelated infants within their group. Colobus monkeys feed primarily on leaves, seeds, fruits, and arthropods. They are known for their sloppy eating habits, ideal for seed dispersal.
