Rare langurs seek food at Phu Yen pagoda

Three rare langurs often come to a pagoda in the southern central province of Phu Yen to seek food.

According to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the douc langurs have appeared at Quang Son Pagoda over the past ten days in Tuy Hoa City’s Hoa Kien Commune. They weigh from seven to 20 kilos.

 

 

The langurs at Quang Son Pagoda

The animals often climb on trees at the pagoda and are quite friendly with people. They are usually given fruit by monks and visitors.

Nguyen Vinh Thanh, head of Tuy Hoa City’s Forest Management Board, said the langurs were listed among endangered rare species which need to be protected. Local authorities have called on people to help preserve them.

He also added that his agency has also considered measures to return the langurs to the wild.