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Everything You Should Know About Assam's Golden Langur

Discover Assam’s golden langur, an endangered primate known for its striking golden coat. Learn about its habitat, diet, behaviour, cultural significance, and ongoing conservation efforts to protect this rare species from threats like habitat loss

OT Staff

16 January 2025

A golden langur rests on a tree branch. They can be found in Raimona National Park Photo: Daniel J. Rao/Shutterstock

About Golden Langurs

Golden langurs are arboreal primates found in the forests of western Assam and southern Bhutan. They have a golden to cream coat, are herbivorous, and live in social troops.