Snub-Nosed Monkeys

Alpha male golden snub-nosed monkey - Rhinopithecus roxellana - sits confidently on a rock and observes the surroundings in the  mountainous forests of central China. Their Chinese name is Sichuan golden hair monkey or Sichuan snub-nosed monkey. Of the three species of snub-nosed monkeys in China, the golden snub-nosed monkey is the most widely distributed throughout the country. The males may stay solitary, often remaining away from the rest of the group members as they rest.

The golden snub-nosed monkey is found in groups ranging in size from 5-10 individuals to bands of about 600. Their social organization can be quite complex. They form large foraging groups that consist of multi-male and multi-female societies.

Happy days: Love you too, daddy ! Golden snub-nosed monkey family: mother, father and baby sitting together while baby touches the face of the father with its hand. This photo has received an Honorable Mention in the 13th Annual International Color Awards in 2020 in the Category Wildlife.