Learn about Langur Monkey

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Introduction of Langur

The term "langur" refers to a variety of Asian monkey species belonging to the Colobinae subfamily.
Langurs are diurnal monkeys, meaning they are active throughout the day, and they are arboreal (meaning they live in trees).
Langurs are social animals who love to live and move in groups. They prefer to be with their friends and family.
They can be found in large numbers in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
Alpine forests, dry thorn scrubs, and pine forests are also some of their other common habitats.
They have the ability to survive in a wide range of environments and harsh conditions
Grey Langurs, Hanuman Langurs, tufted Grey Langurs, and Leaf Monkeys are some of the most common Langur species, with the Grey Langurs being the most prevalent.
Langurs are listed as "Least Concern" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

A Langur can weigh up to 26 kg at its heaviest.
Langurs from the northern part of India are larger in size than langurs from the southern part.
The average weight, of Langurs are approximately 18 kg.
The length of their head and body can range from 51 cm to 79 cm.
Their tail, on the other hand, can grow to be up to 100 centimetres in length.
When comparison to their bodies, their tails are significantly longer.While walking they uphold their tail in S form.
Their lengthy tails assist them in maintaining their balance when hopping around in the forest.
A Langur is a grey with a black face as well as ears.
Some of them have silvery undertones as well.
They have long and powerful limbs.
A langur is a quadrupedal animal that can grip objects in its mouth with all four of its limbs.
It is because of this skill that they are strong enough to survive on both the ground and in trees.
They have a special enzyme in their gut that enables them to break down the cellulose in leaves with relative ease.
As a result, they can be found in a variety of habitats across ecosystems.

Naturalists estimate that they can survive for 20 years or more in the wild.
The process of gestation might take up to 200 days to complete.
In most cases, Langurs only have a single child.
The majority of births take place during the night.
Infants spend the majority of their time linked to their mothers' chests for at least the first seven days of their lives.
Grey or Hanuman Langur babies are born black and eventually turn grey as they grow older.
Langurs are quite talkative and playful, especially when they are young.
Babies are continually guarded by their mother against other females and males in the habitat.

Hanuman Langurs in India are typically found in groups of 20 to 30 individuals, while larger groups of 60 to 70 individuals are also common.
The importance of hierarchy in Langur society cannot be taken for granted.
In most cases, only one dominant male lives in a group.
Other bachelor males either live alone or form all-male troops.
Young adult males often challenge the dominant male of the pack. This duel ends with deadly consequences.
The infants of other males are killed by a dominant male.
When a new male leader takes over the leadership of the group, infanticide is common.
Langurs share habitats with humans and are notorious for snatching food.
Urban Langurs rely heavily on humans and temples for a big percentage of their food supply.
As a result, various troops are continually engaged in rivalry for control of the most advantageous territory.
Grey Langurs are highly vocalised, and they use a variety of noises depending on the context.

Langurs are herbivores, which means they eat plants.
While living in the forest, they consume a variety of plant materials, including shoots, fruits, roots, bamboo, mosses, grass, and even certain non-plant items such as insect larvae, termite mounds, and other such things.
In urban places, they consume practically everything that humans eat.
They don't drink much because they acquire their water from the moisture in their meal.