Hanuman langur

The Hanuman langur (Semnopithecus entellus) is a species of Asian monkey belonging to the subfamily Colobinae. These monkeys are known for their long tails and slender bodies, with adults typically weighing between 12 to 19 kg (26 to 42 pounds). They have long fur, often gray, tan, or brown, and black faces.1

Hanuman langurs are considered sacred in Hinduism and are often found roaming freely in villages and temples across India and Nepal. They are primarily leaf-eaters but also consume fruit and other vegetation, possessing a complex stomach adapted for this diet. These monkeys usually live in social groups of 20 to 30 individuals, though some troops can be much larger. Young langurs are born a different color than adults, which may help elicit protective behavior from their mothers and other females in the troop.123