Wildlife & Flora
Nepal Gray Langur
Nepal Gray Langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Namche Bazaar, Jorsalle, Monjo.
- Scientific name
- Semnopithecus schistaceus
- Local name
- Nepali Fushro Langur
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
* * * These guys are close relatives of the Hanuman Langur from the lowlands. Hanuman is the Hindu monkey god who is revered for his strength. Furrier and heavier than their lowland cousins, it is advisable not to approach these guys during spring when certain wild flowers can make them irritable. Otherwise, they are a rather tame bunch. They are also one of the few animals that practice infanticide. Once a bachelor group overthrows an alpha male with a harem, the successor will kill off all the infants that haven't been weaned. He will also kick off the rest of his bachelor group members.
