golden langur

The golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) is a species of primate native to Bhutan and parts of India. It belongs to the langur subfamily, Colobinae, which are Asian monkeys known for their leaf-based diet and arboreal lifestyle.1

Golden langurs are characterized by their slender bodies, long tails, and distinctive golden fur. Newborn langurs are a bright golden color, which may help elicit protective instincts from adults. These monkeys typically live in social groups and have complex stomachs adapted for digesting leaves, fruits, and seeds.1

Several species of snub-nosed monkeys, closely related to langurs, also exist. These primates, found in China and Vietnam, are distinguished by their short, flat noses. Some snub-nosed monkey species, like the golden snub-nosed monkey, have rich golden fur, while others are black and white. Many langur and snub-nosed monkey species are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.2