Francois langur

Status

Endangered

Classification

Mammal

Exhibit

Rare Animal Conservation Center

Stomach like a... cow?

Langurs have chambered stomachs, almost like cows, to help them digest tough leaves. Leaves make up the bulk of their diet, as well as smaller amounts of shoots, flowers, fruits and bark.

Orange at Birth

Baby Francois langurs are bright orange! They turn black as they age.

This species is widespread in Southern China and Northeastern Vietnam, but populations are highly fragmented. They move through the trees on all fours using established pathways. They also jump from place to place by pushing off with their hind legs and landing on their feet. Both males and females may be found in social groups ranging from 4-27 individuals, with 12 being an average group size.