Golden snub-nosed monkey

Known as the “golden monkey“, the Roxellan Rhinopithecus owes its name to the Ottoman sultan’s wife, Roxellan, who had a snub nose and golden-red hair. Females are smaller than males, with grayish-black coats and more pronounced granulomas at the corners of the mouth. Sociable, the Roxellan Rhinopithecus, unlike other primates, vocalizes without moving its body or face.

With the arrival of three Golden Monkeys born at the Giant Panda Research Center in China’s Qinling Mountains, Pairi Daiza confirms its major role in raising awareness and preserving the world’s biodiversity.