Male golden snub-nosed monkey (IMAGE)

University of Zurich

Male golden snub-nosed monkey

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Male golden snub-nosed monkey with blueish face ornaments and lip wart: Vibrant colors and elaborate body ornaments seen in many primate species may do more than attract mates or establish social hierarchies. These features also play an important role in communication between different social groups.

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Cyril C. Grueter

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