Colobus Trust

Category: Human - Primate Conflict Resolution | Date: Feb 19 2007 | By: admin

As you walk or drive in Diani road in south coast of Mombasa you will notice monkeys crossing the road by an erected ladder above. These ladders are known as COLOBRIGES or Colobus bridges. This is because these bridges are mostly used by Colobus monkeys, although Sykes, Vervets and young Baboons also use them. Colobus monkeys are known as territorial monkeys because troops usually occupy a certain territory throughout their lives from generation to generation. If these territories are then split by a new road the troops will then have to risk crossing the busy road! This is why we came up with the Colobridges. Bridges are made from conduit pipe, steel wire rope, hosepipes, wire grips and electrical poles. As Diani is near the beach we have a problem with corrosion due to salty humidity, so most of these wire grips and wire rope get corroded and all 24 bridges need constant maintenance. This morning I spent with a team of Colobus Trust volunteers and staff replacing a rotten wire rope in one of the Colobridges’ in Diani road. Some of the bridges maintenance has been sponsored by donors and the sponsor can choose to name a bridge as they like. The one we repaired this morning is sponsored by BEE JAY. It was a busy day.

Thanks,

Phil.

Sponsor a bridge
To help us maintain our bridges you can sponsor one for $90 a year and give it a name of your choosing. If you would like to sponsor a bridge contact us at info@colobustrust.org

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