noun
- plural of mangabey; medium-sized African monkeys with long tails, belonging to the genus Cercocebus or Lophocebus
Usage: zoology
Examples
- The zoo’s primate exhibit features several species of mangabeys.
- Mangabeys are known for their distinctive calls that echo through the forest.
- Researchers studied the social behavior of mangabeys in their natural habitat.
- The mangabeys swung gracefully from branch to branch in the canopy.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting mangabeys from habitat loss.
- White-cheeked mangabeys are among the most endangered primates in Africa.