Golden Snub Nosed Monkey! | Fairly Odd Facts

For this golden snub-nosed monkey who loves to eat mandarin oranges, the peel is as delicious as the pulp. The species is under top-level protection in China. #EcoFuture #FunChina | China Plus Culture

The golden snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Sichuan snub-nosed monkey is a very rare species found only in Central and Southwest China. It can be identified easily by its long golden-brown guard hairs on its back. It has a unique nose that has no protruding nasal bones, giving the species its name. They're endangered, and one of their main threats is deforestation as they like to live in secluded regions with dense tree cover.🐒🐵 #goldensnubnosedmonkey #monkey #cute #adorable #hug #china #p

The golden snub-nosed monkey, is found in the mountain ranges of southwestern China. These largely arboreal primates inhabit deciduous broadleaf and conifer forests along the Tibetan Plateau. Golden snub-nosed monkeys are endangered, primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Deforestation is harming this tree-dwelling species, and it risks losing its forest home and food sources to agricultural expansion. Illegal hunting also poses a severe threat, as the monkeys are poached for their fur

The golden snub-nosed monkey, considered a "national treasure" in China, is endangered due to habitat loss. Biologists presently identify three subspecies of this monkey. Shennongjia in China’s Hubei province, which has been inscribed as a natural World Heritage for its outstanding ecosystems, is home to the Hubei golden snub-nosed monkeys. Wanna be up close to this pretty creature in Shenlongjia? If you don’t mind being robbed! #TreasuresInTheWorld | iPanda