Douc Langur

scientific name

Pygathrix nemaeus nemaeus

adaptations/coloration

Color: body gray " head brown & chestnut " face yellow-orange " legs black & chestnut " rump & tail white " infants mostly chestnut with black face
Appearance: pot-bellied because digestive system adapted to ferment large quantities of leaves
Burping: because of gas from leaf fermentation
Eyes: almond-shaped

behavior

arboreal " diurnal
Communication: visual " stares, grimaces, & facial expressions
Groups: social " 4-15 with 1-2 adult males for 2-4 adult females plus young
Dominance: males dominant " each sex has own dominance hierarchy

reproduction/lifespan

Lifespan: 24 years in captivity
Gestation: 165-190 days

diet

Wild: wide variety of leaves & certain fruits
Zoo: leafy vegetables & high-fiber leaf-eating biscuits

habitat/range

rain forest " Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia

status

U.S. Endangered " CITES App I " numbers decreasing because of past habitat destruction by war & currently expanding human agriculture " international studbook participant

other

Oregon Zoo is currently one of two zoos in North America where Douc Langurs are on public view.

oregon zoo exhibit

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