# Golden Monkeys (DD-161)

> The golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) is an Old World monkey of the mountain forests of central and southwest China. It has golden-orange fur, a pale blue face and a short, upturned nose. It lives at about 1,500 to 3,400 m, where winters bring snow, and eats lichens, leaves, bark, buds and seeds. Groups are organized as small units, each with one male, several females and young, which join together in large bands. The species is listed as Endangered. The footage shows golden snub-nosed monkeys in snowy forests, with the presenter.

- Department: Nature
- First published: 2024-01-04
- Last updated: 2024-01-04
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/golden-monkeys/
- Original Reel title: Golden Monkeys ✨️
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-161-F01**: It lives in central and southwest China. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (China))_
- **DD-161-F02**: It has golden-orange fur and a blue face. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Golden fur))_

## Write-up

Golden snub-nosed monkeys survive snowy mountain forests. Their upturned noses give them their name.

1. **China**: It lives in central and southwest China.
2. **Golden fur**: It has golden-orange fur and a blue face.
3. **Altitude**: It lives at about 1,500 to 3,400 m.
4. **Lichens**: Its diet includes lichens and leaves.
5. **Endangered**: It's listed as Endangered.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: 'Contrasting with a dark face': the face is pale blue.
- **Note**: 'Often above 3,000 meters': its range is about 1,500 to 3,400 m.

## Video: Golden Monkeys: Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys Survive Snowy Mountain Forests

- Duration: 32.2 s · Published: 2024-01-04
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C1sEH2ZJnjI.mp4

### Transcript

Golden Monkeys also known as golden snub nosed monkeys are captivating primates native to the mountainous forests of central and southwest China. Recognized for their unique appearance. DID YOU KNOW? These monkeys have a distinctive golden-orange fur coat contrasting with a dark face and upturned nostrils. Living at high altitudes often above 3,000 meters they've adapted to the challenging conditions of their habitat. Golden monkeys have complex social structures they live in tight-knit groups led by a dominant and their daily activities involve grooming, playing, and foraging for a varied diet that includes lichens, leaves, and NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Where do golden snub-nosed monkeys live?**  
A: Mountain forests. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (China) · Wikipedia: Golden snub-nosed monkey)_

**Q: What color is the face?**  
A: With golden fur. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Golden fur) · Wikipedia: Golden snub-nosed monkey)_

**Q: What altitude range do they live in?**  
A: Snowy winters. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Altitude) · Wikipedia: Golden snub-nosed monkey)_

**Q: What's an unusual winter food?**  
A: Plus leaves and bark. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Lichens) · Wikipedia: Golden snub-nosed monkey)_

**Q: What is its status?**  
A: IUCN listing. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Endangered) · Wikipedia: Golden snub-nosed monkey)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Golden snub-nosed monkey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_snub-nosed_monkey)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Golden Monkeys." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-161, last updated Jan 4, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/golden-monkeys/