Hanuman Langur
I.U.C.N status
International Union for Conservation of Nature
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Did you know?
In Indian mythology, Hanuman langurs are considered the descendants of the monkey-god Hanuman. Revered by both Buddhists and Hindus, they are often welcomed in temples. Unlike many primates, Hanuman langurs spend 80% of their time on the ground, using trees only for sleeping. The dominance hierarchy determines their position in the tree: the dominant male occupies the highest and safest spot.
Threats and conservation
In Indian mythology, langurs are regarded as the descendants of the monkey god Hanuman. Revered by Buddhists and Hindus alike, they are often
welcomed into temples, symbolising a spiritual connection with the deities. Yet despite this sacred status, Hanuman langurs suffer from the impacts of human activities. Intensive
deforestation, driven by logging and agriculture, leads to the loss and fragmentation of their natural habitat, reducing the spaces essential to their survival.
