About Red-Shanked Douc Monkey:
- It is an Old World monkey which is considered as a “Queen of primates”.
- Habitat: They occur in subtropical and tropical broadleaf evergreen or semi-deciduous forests and to a lesser extent in secondary evergreen and mixed bamboo forests.
- Distribution: Red-shanked doucs are found in Southeast Asia mainly in Vietnam, Southern Laos and Cambodia.
- Characteristics of Red-Shanked Douc Monkey:
- Appearance: It is referred to as “the costumed ape,” the red-shanked douc langur is among the most colorful of primates.
- These are arboreal, herbivores and diurnal monkeys that eat and sleep in the trees of the forest.
- Communication: They communicate with each other using various facial expressions.
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Critically Endangered
- Threats: Hunting is the main threat – for subsistence use and traditional medicine – they are also hunted for the international pet trade.
