| Kingdom : | Animalia |
| Phylum : | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order : | Primates |
| Family : | Cercopithecidae |
| Genus : | Semnopithecus |
| Zoological name : | Semnopitheaus entellus |
| Found In : | Bandhavgarh National Park and Sariska Tiger Reserve in India |
Physical appearance : Males are 51- 78 cm long and the
females are 40 -68 cm long. They are usually gray in colour. They have long
tail measuring up to 3 feet. Males weigh around 18 kg and the females weigh
around 12 kg. They are basically characterized by black face and black
hands. They have long strong limbs. Species : Semnopithecus schistaceus, Semnopithecus ajax, Semnopithecus hector, Semnopithecus entellus, Semnopithecus hypoleucos, Semnopithecus dussumieri and Semnopithecus priam.
Presence in India : Hanuman Langurs are found in almost all the parts of India. They are easily spotted in the Bandhavgarh National Park and Sariska Tiger Reserve
Habitat : Hanuman Langur prefers tropical, dry thorn shrub, pine and alpine forests as well as urban areas.
Diet : Hanuman Langurs are herbivorous. Their diet is composed of leaves, fruit, buds, flowers and roots.
Reproduction : The gestation period rests for 168 -200 days after which the females give birth one infant. The infant is weaned after 15 – 20 months. Young ones are dark brown in colour. Breading season varies with location. Female attain the sexual maturity at 3-4 years of age and the males at 4- 5 years of age.
Conservation status : IUCN classify Hanuman Langur as Lower risk.
Lifespan : Hanuman Langur lives up to 20 years of age.
