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White-faced monk-faced monkey at Wuhan Zoo

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The white-faced monk-faced monkey in Wuhan Zoo is a rare species of monkey and one of the unique monkey species in China. Here is some information about the white-faced monk-faced monkey:

Wuhan Zoo White-faced monk-faced monkey

Characteristics: White-faced monk-faced monkey is small in size, with a black face and It is white, hence its name. Their tails are relatively long and can be used to balance their body's center of gravity.

Distribution: White-faced monk-faced monkeys are mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical forests in Yunnan, Guizhou, Hunan, Guangxi and other places in central and southern China.

Ecological habits: The white-faced monk-faced monkey is a monkey that lives alone or in small groups. It mainly feeds on fruits, seeds, insects, etc. They are usually active during the day and sleep in safe locations in trees at night.

Rarity: The white-faced monk-faced monkey is a national first-level protected animal and is also a very rare monkey. Due to habitat destruction and interference from human activities, the survival of the white-faced monk monkey is facing serious threats.

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