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Physical appearance : Males are 51- 78 cm long
and the females are 40 -68 cm long. They are usually
gray in colour. They have long tail measuring up to
3 feet. Males weigh around 18 kg and the females
weigh around 12 kg. They are basically characterized
by black face and black hands. They have long strong
limbs.
Species : Semnopithecus schistaceus,
Semnopithecus ajax, Semnopithecus hector,
Semnopithecus entellus, Semnopithecus hypoleucos,
Semnopithecus dussumieri and Semnopithecus priam.
Presence in India : Hanuman Langurs are found
in almost all the parts of India. They are easily
spotted in the Bandhavgarh National Park and Sariska
Tiger Reserve
Habitat : Hanuman Langur prefers tropical,
dry thorn shrub, pine and alpine forests as well as
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Diet : Hanuman Langurs are herbivorous. Their
diet is composed of leaves, fruit, buds, flowers and
roots.
Reproduction : The gestation period rests for
168 -200 days after which the females give birth one
infant. The infant is weaned after 15 – 20 months.
Young ones are dark brown in colour. Breading season
varies with location. Female attain the sexual
maturity at 3-4 years of age and the males at 4- 5
years of age.
Conservation status : IUCN classify Hanuman
Langur as Lower risk.
Lifespan : Hanuman Langur lives up to 20
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