SF Zoo will be having a contest to name this new “rare” baby monkey!

By 965koit on September 19, 2019

San Francisco Zoo has a new baby monkey! The Francois langer, also known as the Francois leaf monkey is an endangered animal native to southwest China and Vietnam. This adorable monkey’s bright orange hair will fade to black when he or she matures. The gender is not known yet. SF Zoo will be hosting a naming contest for the newborn soon!

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And baby makes a troop of 8! We are thrilled to announce the birth of a François langur male on September 8 to 17-year-old, Kathleen. François langur babies are born a bright orange, which helps adults easily identify the infant as they co-parent offspring. The color will fade over the course of a few months to the species’ black coloration. If you get a chance, stop by the langur habitat located by Gail’s Garden to catch a glimpse of this cutie. Keep your eyes peeled as we’ll have info on a naming contest for the young male shortly🧡🧡🧡 📸: Marianne Hale

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