Golden Langur

The golden langur, is an old world monkey found in a small region of Assam in India and in the neighboring foothills of the himalayan ranges of Bhutan. Long considered sacred by many Himalayan peoples, it is one of the most endangered primate species of India.

The golden langur is known for its rich golden to bright creamish hair, a black face and a very long tail measuring up to 50 centimetres in length. For the most part, the langur is confined to high trees where its long tail serves as a balancer when it leaps across branches. During the rainy season it obtains water from dew and rain drenched leaves. Its diet is herbivorous, consisting of ripe and unripe fruits, mature and young leaves, seeds, buds and flowers.

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