For the first time, three golden snub-nosed monkeys have been introduced to Europe, captivating visitors at France's Beauval Zoo.
Arriving from Shanghai Wild Animal Park, the trio - Indou, Jinbao, and Jinhua - underwent a month-long quarantine before their introduction to the public.
Native to the mountainous forests of China, Rhinopithecus roxellana is an Old World monkey species endemic to temperate, mountainous forests of central and southwestern China, particularly in provinces like Sichuan, Gansu, Hubei, and Shaanxi.
These endangered primates are celebrated for their vibrant golden fur and distinctive upturned noses.
Their arrival marks a significant milestone in a ten-year conservation partnership between Beauval Zoo and the China Wildlife Conservation Association.
The specially designed enclosure, "The Heights of China," replicates the monkeys' natural habitat, featuring traditional Chinese architecture and native vegetation.
