Semnopithecus - Wikipedia
WebSemnopithecus is a genus of Old World monkeys native to the Indian subcontinent, with all species with the exception of two being commonly known as gray langurs. Traditionally only the species Semnopithecus entellus was recognized, but since about 2001 additional species have been recognized.
Langur | Behavior, Diet & Habitat | Britannica
Web9 species. Langur, general name given to numerous species of Asian monkeys belonging to the subfamily Colobinae. The term is often restricted to nearly two dozen species of leaf monkeys but is also applied to various other members of the subfamily. Leaf monkeys and other langurs are gregarious, diurnal, and.
Langurs Are Primates That Love to Monkey Around | HowStuffWorks
WebWild gray langurs ( Semnopithecus entellus) at the Khandagiri caves in India. NurPhoto/Getty Images. Many people think of a monkey as a cute, brown, fuzzy primate that uses vines to swing from tree to tree. But I bet you didn't know that there are actually more than 250 different species of monkeys in the world.
Langurs | Types of Langurs | Characteristics & Diet | BioExplorer
WebLangurs are Old-world monkeys classified under the Colobinae family along with other leaf-eating monkeys, including Colobus and proboscis monkeys. Explore langur characteristics and all types of langur species here.
Langurs – Endangered Primate Rescue Center
WebGET TO KNOW VIETNAM'S LANGURS. Vietnam’s Langurs are some of the most endangered primates on Earth, living on the brink of extinction. To some people, they are considered as a precious source for traditional medicine, …
Newly discovered primate 'already facing extinction' - BBC
WebNov 10, 2020 · Langurs are a group of leaf-eating monkeys that are found across south east Asia. The newly described animal is known for its distinctive spectacle-like eye patches and greyish-coloured fur. It is ...
Northern plains gray langur - Wikipedia
WebSemnopithecus entellus [1] ( Dufresne, 1797) Northern plains gray langur range. The northern plains gray langur ( Semnopithecus entellus ), also known as the sacred langur, Bengal sacred langur and Hanuman langur, is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae .
Douc Langur | WWF
WebThe douc langurs are amongst the most beautiful primates in the world. All 3 species are endemic to Indochina. The 3 species are the red-shanked douc langur ( Pygathrix nemaeus ), black-shanked douc langur ( Pygathix nigripes ) and gray-shanked douc langur ( Pygathix cinereus ).
Gray langur – Wisconsin National Primate Research Center – …
WebOct 28, 2008 · Gray langurs are also sometimes taken for biomedical research, and are sold for under $20 (Ahmed 2001). Threat: Accidental Mortality. Gray langurs are often found around or on roads due in part to human provisioning, and also use roads for walking, playing, predator avoidance and foraging. As a result, even in protected areas, mortality …
A Monkey That Knows No Bounds - National Geographic
WebLangurs' black faces and extremities call to mind the burns that Hanuman suffered in the course of his heroism. The lifestyle of the monkeys reflects this state of grace. In the city of Jodhpur ...
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