François' langur monkey
These monkeys are endangered, with about 800 thought to remain in the wild.
They live in groups of up to 12 monkeys, and watch out for each other—especially the babies. Female François' langur monkeys take turns caring for little ones in the troop, even if they have never had a baby of their own.
Born with bright orange fur, a baby’s hair colour fades and turns dark at about 3 to 6 months of age. Some scientists think the baby monkey’s bright orange fur helps get and keep other monkey’s attention.
François langur monkeys live in forests in China, Vietnam and Laos.
These monkeys are named after Auguste François. He was French and travelled in the 19th century to China. He was one of the first people outside of China to write about the species.
These monkeys are named after Auguste François. He was French and travelled in the 19th century to China. He was one of the first people outside of China to write about the species.