ABOUT JAVAN LANGURS

Javan langurs are endemic to the Indonesian islands of Java, Bali and Lombok where they inhabit the dense forests and teak plantations.

They have complex digestive systems which allow them to digest large quantities of leaves ripe and unripe fruit more efficiently. Their stomachs contain bacteria which breaks down the leaves and neutralises the toxins allowing them to feed from a wide range of trees.

Javan Langurs are very active during the daytime. In the forests they spend little time on the ground using all four limbs walking on branches and leaping through the trees.

The name 'langur' means 'long tail' in Hindi, which is one of the native languages of Indonesia.

Javan Langurs live in large groups made up of one dominant male and many females. The male will defend the group and his territory from predators and rival groups.

Javan Langurs come in two different colours depending on their location on the island of Java. They can be black or a glistening orange with pale skin on their hands and feet. They are real characters sporting long limbs, a tail and a very distinctive hair style that sticks up and curls slightly forwards.