Primate

Golden Qinling snub-nosed monkey

Originating from the Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi Province, these primates are much rarer than their relatives from Sichuan. Their population, estimated at fewer than 4,000 individuals, lives in a remote and protected area, making them virtually invisible to the outside world.

A mythical and rare species

Between beauty, rarity, and commitment to biodiversity

Known as the “golden monkey“, Rhinopithecus roxellana owes its name to Roxelana, the wife of an Ottoman sultan, who was said to have a snub nose and red-golden hair. The females are smaller than the males, which have a black-grey coat and distinctive granulomas at the corners of their mouths. Unlike other primates, Rhinopithecus roxellana is highly social and can produce vocalisations without moving its body or face.

With the arrival of the Golden Qinling snub-nosed monkeys, Pairi Daiza becomes the only park in Europe to host this unique species — confirming its important role in raising awareness of and contributing to the preservation of global biodiversity.