📷 # Colorchallenge thursday Green Dusky Leaf Monkey between the green foliage 😊
Hi Stemians this is my submission for today’s color challenge!
A picture of a Dusky Leaf Monkey between the green foliage.
Dusky Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus).
Owing to its interesting looks, appearance and adorable size, the dusky leaf monkey or spectacled Langur is listed among the cutest animals in the world.
The different subspecies are differentiated by the color of their fur. These monkeys are very docile and calm in contrast to other monkeys. It is always fun to watch these small creatures move around on high trees and spend their time relaxing, grooming and searching for food.
The dusky leaf monkey plays a major role in the ecology of the forest. They are important for the dispersion of seeds as they thrive primarily on foliage. They also have an impact on the food chain as they serve as prey for various other species of animals.
Funfacts
The name of the monkey includes “spectacled” which is adapted from the rings around the eyes which resemble spectacles or glasses.
This monkey shows a close resemblance to humans. They have similar hands and feet with developed fingers and opposable thumbs.
Both males and females look similar. They cannot easily be distinguished as they have similar morphological features.
The newborns of these monkeys are colorful. The color of the fur is orange or bright yellow which changes to gray in six months’ time after birth.
An alternative name for the dusky leaf monkey is the spectacled langur, wherein the word langur is derived from a Hindu word which means long-tailed.