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Semnopithecus entellus

The Hanuman langur is a playful monkey with long arms and a beautiful gray coat. They love to swing through trees and are often seen in groups, making them fun to watch!

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Semnopithecus entellus has a light gray to brownish-gray fur coat, a distinctive dark black face, and prominent brows. Its long, slender tail is often held in a graceful arch, typically longer than its body.

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Semnopithecus entellus

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Hanuman langurs are considered sacred animals in some parts of India!

These monkeys often share babysitting duties, called 'alloparenting,' within their groups!

They spend much of their day resting and digesting their leafy meals.

Young langurs are born with dark brown fur that lightens to gray as they grow.

Habilidades especiales

Semnopithecus entellus has a multi-chambered stomach that helps them digest tough leaves, allowing them to eat plants others can't.

Semnopithecus entellus can leap impressive distances between branches because their strong leg muscles and long tail help them balance mid-air.

Semnopithecus entellus can use varied alarm calls to warn others about different predators, helping the whole group stay safe.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 45-75 cm
Peso: 8-20 kg
Esperanza de vida: 18-25 años
Top Speed: 35 km/h
Tamaño de la camada: 1
Gestación: 190-210 días

Dieta y alimentación

Mostly eats leaves, but also enjoys fruits, flowers, buds, and even some insects.

Alimentos principales

Leaves
Fruits
Flowers
Buds
Bark
Insects

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

hunts

Leopard

Panthera pardus

A major predator, leopards ambush langurs in their forest habitats.

hunts

Golden Jackal

Canis aureus

Jackals prey on smaller or young langurs, especially on the ground.

eaten by

Peepal tree

Ficus religiosa

Langurs frequently forage on the leaves and fruits of this sacred fig tree.

eaten by

Babul tree

Acacia nilotica

Provides leaves, pods, and flowers, which are important parts of their diet.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.