Native to China and northern Vietnam, an estimated 2,000 Francois' langurs are left in the wild as the species faces threats from habitat loss - and illegal hunting for their meat and for traditional medicinal purposes.
Zookeepers have hailed the birth of an endangered monkey as 'internationally important' and a 'sign of hope' - and have launched a competition to name him. Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire is asking for the public's help to name its newest arrival - a baby Francois' langur. The bright, orange monkey was born to mum Lulu and dad Wang on 17 February.
Hayley Jakeman, animal operations manager at the zoo, said: 'The tiny four-week-old really stands out from the crowd at Monkey Forest. 'While his parents and the rest of the troop have monochromatic coats, the baby langur was born with shocking orange hair.' She added: 'We're looking for a name which really encapsulates how important this little monkey is.
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