Folding feet

Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei)

Bhutan

A human would not at all find this relaxing or energy saving.

Watching the goings on of the langurs is such a fun experience, and this group was slowing down as the day was changing to late evening, low light and the need for finding a suitable place for the night.

This was a healthy group of all ages, and they were so harmonious and mellow. No squabbles or fights, only low vocalizations. Some seemed to be waiting in anticipation of going to the resting place for the night. Others were still eating leaves and as expected the young ones were busy being kids.

I remember how excited I was when I encountered the species for the first time in Bhutan, it is after all an endangered species. Then another encounter followed, and then more. I had so many wonderful encounters that I was filled to the brim of this species. Who would have expected that?

This is Bhutan and a one of the very last strongholds of this species, but still I did not expect to see so many healthy groups and am truly grateful for that.
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