The Popa langur (Trachypithecus popa) is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It occurs only in Myanmar and was named after Mount Popa, where a population of 100 of the monkeys live. [2] It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, as the wild population is thought to comprise 200 to 250 mature individuals. [1]

Nov 10, 2020 · Scientists have discovered a new primate species in the jungles of Myanmar – and it’s already at risk of extinction. The Popa langur is a type of monkey with a long tail, rings around its eyes,...

A Popa langur lives in the high evergreen forests of Myanmar, particularly the sacred pilgrimage site of Mount Popa (an extinct volcano), which gives the langur its common and scientific names. The main populations are found in Popa Mountain …

The popa langur differs from other known species in the color of its fur, the length of its tail, and the dimensions of its skull. It’s a beautiful furry gray monkey with bright white markings around its eyes like spectacles. The popa langur has a dark brown …

Nov 12, 2020 · Scientists have recently discovered a new species of monkey living on an extinct volcano in Myanmar — but they say the primates are already " critically endangered." The species, newly named Popa...

Nov 11, 2020 · The ghostly monkey, which has been hiding in plain sight in central Myanmar, will henceforth be known as the Popa langur, named after the sacred mountain that harbours the largest known population of the species.

The popa langur is named after the Popa Mountain, an extinct volcano and most famous as a site of pilgrimage for Theravada Buddhists. The sacred site is also home to other species of primates who live freely on the mountain, and tourists are expected to respect these creatures when visiting the …

Nov 12, 2020 · The Popa langur — named after an extinct volcano home to its largest population, some 100 individuals — has been around for at least a million years, according to a study detailing the find,...

The Popa Langur, also known as the Myanmar snub-nosed monkey or Rhinopithecus strykeri, is a rare and critically endangered primate species. These langurs are primarily found in the forests of Myanmar, a country located in Southeast Asia.

The Popa langur (Trachypithecus popa) is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It occurs only in Myanmar and was named after Mount Popa, where a population of 100 of the monkeys live. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, as the wild population is thought to comprise 200 to 250 mature individuals.