Francois' langur in exhibit

Francois’ Langur

Scientific Name
Trachypithecus francoisi
Class
Mammalia
Order
Primates
Range
Southern Guangxi province of China, northern Vietnam, and west central Laos
Habitat
Forests with limestone outcrops
Estimated Wild Population
n/a
Francoiss langur in exhibit Endangered Status Graph - Endangered Endangered Status Graph - Endangered

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Adult Francois’ langurs have black fur with a white stripe stretching from ear to ear acros their jawline, as well as a black crest atop their head. Young langurs are orange at birth, which may encourage adult females to care for and keep track of them. These primates, which feed primarily on leaves, have a multi-chambered stomach that helps them get the most out of their low-nutrient diet. Special bacteria lining their stomach also aid the process.

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Francois’ langurs are threatened by logging, agriculture, hunting, and the illegal pet trade.

Females assist in caring for other langurs’ offspring, a behavior called alloparenting or “aunting.”

Males define and defend their territory with hoarse vocalizations.

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