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Dharamshala, the large grey and black monkeys you are likely referring
to are the Hanuman langur, also known as the gray langur
. There is also a substantial population of rhesus macaques in the area. These monkeys are easily recognized by their distinct coloring.
- Appearance: They have a light to silvery-gray body and a striking, jet-black face, ears, hands, and feet.
- Behavior: In Hindu tradition, langurs are considered sacred as the living descendants of the monkey god Hanuman. In areas like Dharamshala, they are generally less aggressive toward humans than macaques.
- Social structure: They typically live in groups consisting of one dominant male with multiple females and their offspring.
Rhesus macaques are another common monkey species in Dharamshala, known for being more assertive and mischievous than langurs.
- Appearance: Their fur is typically brown or grayish, but unlike the langurs, they have a pink or reddish face.
- Behavior: They are more curious and adaptable, often venturing into urban areas in search of food. In Dharamshala, they are known to snatch food from people.
- Human conflict: Their habit of raiding crops and foraging in human-inhabited areas has led to increased human-wildlife conflict in the Himachal Pradesh region.
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Langoor is one of the two main species of monkeys found in ...
Feb
18, 2021 — Langoor is one of the two main species of monkeys found in
Shimla. These black faced, long tailed and grey body mo keys are much
friendlier than the macaques. #
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Semnopithecus entellus (Hanuman langur)
Physical
Description. Hanuman langurs have brownish gray fur, with a tinge of
red on their dorsal surface and white fur on their ventral surface.
Their feet, ha...
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