The red-shanked douc langur[1] is an Old-World monkey species that is one of the most colorful primates.
- Different Douc langur species can be distinguished by the color of their shanks or legs.
- Sometimes called “the costumed monkey, ” the red-shanked douc langur is one of the most colorful primates.
- The monkey’s orange and yellow face and ears are dusted with theatrical makeup, and the eyelids are dusted with light blue eyeshadow.
- Dark almond eyes see the world, and small nostrils inhale the scent of the forest habitat from a modest nose.
- Long, white whiskers (more prominent in males) adorn the chin and frame the alien face of the monkey. A wide black stripe runs across the monkey’s forehead.
