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Recently, seven endangered Golden Langurs (Trachypithecus geei), rescued from wildlife traffickers, were released into Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park in Assam, strengthening conservation efforts for this rare primate.
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The Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei), also known as Gee's Golden Langur, is an Old World monkey endemic to the Indo-Bhutan region. It is renowned for its golden to creamy-yellow fur, which makes it one of the most distinctive and visually striking primates in the world.
The species was scientifically described by Edward Pritchard Gee, after whom it derives its common name.
Distribution
The Golden Langur has an extremely restricted distribution, occurring only in a narrow geographical corridor comprising western Assam in India and the foothills of southern Bhutan.
Its range is naturally bounded by four geographical features: the foothills of Bhutan in the north, the Manas River in the east, the Sankosh River in the west, and the Brahmaputra River in the south.
Habitat
Golden Langurs inhabit moist evergreen forests, tropical deciduous forests, riverine forests, and savanna woodlands. They are highly arboreal, spending most of their lives in the upper forest canopy, and depend heavily on continuous forest cover for movement and survival.
The species occurs from near sea level in southern Assam to elevations of about 3,000 metres in the foothills of Bhutan.
Characteristics
The Golden Langur is a diurnal and arboreal primate, remaining active during the day and rarely descending to the ground.
Its fur colour changes seasonally, varying from golden-yellow to creamy or pale white depending on climatic conditions. Infant Golden Langurs are almost pure white, gradually acquiring the characteristic golden coat as they mature.
Conservation Status
The Golden Langur is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to its restricted distribution, habitat fragmentation, deforestation, and illegal wildlife trade.
It is listed under Appendix I of CITES, providing the highest level of international protection against commercial trade.
In India, the species receives the highest legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, now Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended by the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022.
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