Monkey's in China

 

Since yesterday’s post was about China and today, I am writing about monkey’s again I thought I would look at monkeys found in China.

China is home to a diverse range of monkey species, most of which are concentrated in the southern and southwestern parts of the country. Many of these species are endangered due to habitat loss and other human-related threats.

Let’s start with the Snub-nosed monkey these are perhaps the most iconic monkey’s native to China, named for their distinctive, almost non-existent noses. Four of the five species of snub-nosed monkeys in the world are found in China, including three that are endemic. The most famous is the golden snub-nosed monkey, which lives in the mountainous forests of central China.  

Then we have the Macaques, this is the most common genus of monkeys in China. They are highly adaptable and are found in a variety of habitats, including some areas with a long history of human interaction.

Notable species include, the Tibetan macaque, which is the largest macaque species, it is endemic to China and found in the mountainous forests of eastern Tibet, as well as provinces like Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.  

Then we have the Rhesus macaque, which is widespread throughout Asia, this species has a large population in China. Then there is the Stump-tailed macaque, which is known for its distinctive red face, this monkey is found throughout southern China.  

You can also find Leaf monkeys and langurs these monkeys are primarily herbivores and are known for their long tails and slender bodies. Species in China include the François' langur, white-headed langur, and capped langur, all of which are endangered.