Baby Francois Langur Monkey at Mesker Park Zoo

Video courtesy of and copyright by Mesker Park Zoo

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is proud to announce the birth of a male Francois' Langur (Trachypithecus francoisi). The baby, belonging to mother Liang, was born on November 26, 2010. The baby's bright orange coloring makes it easy to spot in the langur exhibit, located inside the Discovery Center. The baby is held constantly by either Liang or Sai, another female langur in the collection.

Francois' Langurs are leaf-eating monkeys found in the forests of Vietnam, Laos, and China. They are usually associated with limestone formations and often sleep in caves. Mother Francois's Langurs typically have one infant at a time, following a 200-day gestation period, and nurse the baby for up to two years. There are only about seventy Francois Langurs in fourteen North American Zoos, seven of them found at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. Francois's Langurs have been exhibited at the Zoo since the spring of 2003.




Evansville's Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is open 365 days a year from 9 a.m. -- 4 p.m. (must leave grounds by 5 p.m.). Winter admission rates are: Adult - $6.50 and children ages 3-12 - $5.50. Children under 3 are free. In recognition of their support, Vanderburgh County residents receive $1 discount. Group discounts and yearly memberships are also available. Please visit www.meskerparkzoo.com for more information.

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[sxasher2]

Adorable video! two paws up from your friend Harley Dog :-)