S cientists have recently discovered a new primate species in Myanmar’s central forest. However, the Popa langur, named after nearby Mount Popa, is tragically already on the verge of extinction ...

Langurs are folivores, or in simple words leaf eaters. Popa Langurs have an elongated skull and larger molars and canine teeth compared to other langur species.

Silvered langurs are born with orange coats that turn gray within three to five months. Formally called Trachypithecus cristatus, the species is native to forests in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

NEW YORK (AP) — A new resident is monkeying around at New York’s Bronx Zoo. The zoo announced Thursday that a male baby silvered langur is now on exhibit.

Forest loss forces langur species to interbreed New danger for endangered primates Date: September 27, 2024 Source: Deutsches Primatenzentrum (DPZ)/German Primate Center ...

However, the Popa langur, named after nearby Mount Popa, is tragically already on the verge of extinction. Researchers estimate only 200 to 260 individuals remain.

NEW YORK (AP) — A new resident is monkeying around at New York’s Bronx Zoo. The zoo announced Thursday that a male baby silvered langur is now on exhibit. He joined a group of adults of the same ...

NEW YORK (AP) — A new resident is monkeying around at New York’s Bronx Zoo. The zoo announced Thursday that a male baby silvered langur is now on exhibit. He joined a group of adults of the ...