- Where to see one
- 4 U.S. zoos in our directory hold francois' langur, confirmed against each zoo's own animal list.
Conservation status
Not Evaluated
This species has not been assessed for the IUCN Red List, so it sits outside the threat scale entirely.
About the francois' langur
François' langur is an Old World monkey with silky black fur and striking white sideburns running from the ears to the corners of the cheeks. It lives in the limestone cliffs and caves of tropical and subtropical southwestern China and northeastern Vietnam, sleeping on ledges or in caves. Groups of 4 to 27, usually around 12, are led by females, who share parenting duties. Over half its diet is leaves, supplemented by fruit, seeds, flowers and bark, and a four-chambered stomach helps it digest tough foliage. Infants are born bright orange, and the coat fades to black over several months.
Francois' Langur facts
- Infants are born with bright orange fur that fades to black over several months.
- The species is named after Auguste François, a French consul in southern China.
- Females lead the group and share the care of young; males take no part in raising them.
- Its stomach has four separate chambers for digesting a leaf-heavy diet.
Where to see francois' langur in the U.S.
4 zoos across 3 states
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California· 2
Illinois· 1
Missouri· 1
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