Wolf's guenon monkey (Cercopithecus wolfi) in palms. I took this photo in a fantastic mixed species zoo exhibit featuring the Wolf's guenon and the much larger and critically endangered drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus). I'm wondering if anyone might give me some insight as to palm species. The Wolf's guenon is native to central Africa, from DRC to Uganda. I like the concept for a painting, but these palms might not be the most authentic choice for a depiction of the Wolf's. Any clarification would be helpful. I'd hate to do the painting, only to be told later that-- while the monkey is indeed authentically African-- the palms are definitely Costa Rican. :)
Unlikely in Costa Rica, Trachycarpus is the one genus of palms that really doesn't like tropical heat.
Hmmmm? tropical heat, like the 55+ 100F days we've had so far this year? It's doing just fine in Austin Tx.
Why don't you query the zoo staff? Dunno what zoo this is (Memphis Zoo? Do they still have howler monkeys?) or how it is organized, but I daresay a call to the general info number might get you to head of groundskeeping, or head keeper of this area---someone who will be able to tell you what species of palm this is.
