Golden Snub-nosed Monkey

The golden snub-nosed monkey is a large, long-tailed primate distinguished by golden fur on the belly, forehead and neck and by a flattened nose with forward-facing nostrils. Males carry grey-black fur across the head, shoulders, back, arms and tail, while the corresponding areas in females are brownish black. Head-and-body length is 57–76cm and the tail measures 51–72cm. The unusual nasal structure includes two skin flaps that form peaks above the widely opened nostrils. (Animal Diversity Web)

The species lives year-round in temperate broadleaf and conifer forests at 1,600–4,000m in mountainous China, sometimes shifting to lower elevations during winter. Its diet changes strongly with season: leaves and fir or pine needles dominate in warmer months, accompanied by buds, bark and seeds, while bark and lichens become central winter foods. It may descend to the ground for grasses and wild onions. Social units usually contain one adult male, several females and their offspring; pregnancy lasts about seven months and normally produces one infant. (Animal Diversity Web)