Himalayan langur

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Also known as: Semnopithecus schistaceus

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The Himalayan langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus) is a species of Asian monkey belonging to the langur group, which are part of the Colobinae subfamily. These monkeys are known for their long tails, slender bodies, and long limbs. The Himalayan langur can weigh up to 19 kg for males and 15 kg for females. They have long fur, and their coloration is typically gray, red, brown, or black, with adults usually having black faces.

Langurs are gregarious, diurnal, and primarily arboreal, meaning they live in trees. Their diet consists mainly of leaves, fruit, and other vegetation, which their large, complex stomachs are adapted to digest. Mothers are protective of their young, and other females often assist in childcare. Several langur species are considered endangered.1

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…in the male of the Himalayan langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus). Leaf monkeys have long fur, and many species have characteristic caps or crests of long hair. Colour varies among species but is commonly gray, red, brown, or black, and adults usually have black faces. The colour of the young, born singly…
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…in the male of the Himalayan langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus). Leaf monkeys have long fur, and many species have characteristic caps or crests of long hair. Colour varies among species but is commonly gray, red, brown, or black, and adults usually have black faces. The colour of the young, born singly…
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