Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey

The Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, also called the black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, has exceptionally thick grey-black and white fur suited to freezing mountain conditions. Its belly and central facial area are white, while the limbs and much of the upper body are darker. Both sexes have vivid pink lips and a nose lacking projecting nasal bones. Females weigh approximately 9kg and males around 14kg. Infants are born pale and acquire darker fur as they mature. (Wikipedia, general species account)

This species occupies high mountain forests in northwestern Yunnan and adjoining southeastern Tibet, reaching elevations higher than those used by any other non-human primate. Tree-growing lichens provide its principal year-round food, while bamboo leaves, other seasonal vegetation and rhododendron nectar supplement the diet. The monkeys live in multilevel societies composed of smaller one-male family units that gather into large bands. Their dense pelage and dependable lichen food enable them to remain in cold forests throughout the year. (Wikipedia, general species account)