Winter afternoons on the Son Tra Peninsula are remarkably quiet. This is the ideal time to observe families of brown-footed langurs gathering, basking in the sun, and foraging for food. Amidst the year-end chill, the sight of these primate families huddled together on the mountaintops of the ancient forest creates a peaceful and vibrant beauty.
Images of primate families huddled together atop the ancient forest at sunset create a peaceful and vibrant scene.
The northern route of Son Tra Peninsula is stunning, where langurs often come down to watch the sunset and bask in the sun every afternoon.
The population of brown-footed langurs in Son Tra currently numbers over 1,300 individuals and is being very effectively conserved .
Thanks to their vibrant, colorful fur, these langurs are known as the "queen of primates".
Langurs usually bask in the sun in groups of 3-5 individuals.
The alpha male langur usually occupies the highest position to observe and ensure the safety of the entire troop.
The setting sun's light highlights the distinctive features and vibrant colors of the brown-footed langurs of Son Tra.
The areas where langurs bask in the sun and watch the sunset are usually in gently sloping mountainous regions , near the sea.
The moment the alpha langur calls the other members back to the jungle as the sun sets.
Images of primate families huddled together atop the ancient forest at sunset create a peaceful and vibrant scene.
The moment a langur leaps and swings from branch to branch.
Following the "command" from the alpha langur, each member of the troop crosses the road to return to their nest before nightfall.
The langur "families" will return before 6 p.m. each day.
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