Kent Wild Animal Park Welcomes a New Arrival

A Wild Animal Park in Kent has announced the birth of an endangered Javan Brown Langur infant. The infant is as yet unnamed, you can suggest names for this new arrival on the blog or Facebook page.

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Kent Wild Animal Park Welcomes a New Arrival

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(Free-Press-Release.com) July 27, 2010 --Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent is delighted to announce the birth of an endangered Javan Brown Langur infant. Born to mother Nightshade and father Yarrow, the infant has been welcomed by the rest of the group. The infant is as yet unnamed, if you have any name ideas for this new arrival, you can add your suggestions to the Aspinall Foundation Blog or Facebook page.

The apricot coloured baby monkey stands out from his parents who are both jet black. Javan Brown Langurs can be either black or orange-brown; their colour is determined by genetics much as variations in hair colour are among humans. All infants are born with an orange coat, at around three to five months old some stay an orange-brown colour while others turn black. The distinctive colouration helps the baby monkeys to stand out so they can be easily recognised as needing the care and protection of the troop.

Simon Jeffery, Head Primate Keeper at Port Lympne, stated: ‘We are thrilled to welcome this newest infant to the group and look forward to seeing what colour it will be when it matures. We have a fantastic group of Javan Brown Langurs at Port Lympne. They are always a big hit with visitors who often ask about their unusual colouration.’

Javan Brown Langurs are an endangered species. Their numbers have decreased due to hunting, the illegal pet trade and loss of habitat through deforestation. It is estimated that the number of Javan Brown Langurs have decreased by more than 30% in the past 3 generations.

The Aspinall Foundation’s Wild Animal Parks, Port Lympne and Howletts in Kent, were established by the late John Aspinall to be centres of excellence for animal husbandry. These parks protect and breed threatened species, with a view to returning them to the wild wherever possible. Langurs have been resident at the parks since 1984 and over 100 have been bred to date.

This latest arrival is now two weeks old and growing in confidence. To find out more about visiting the Langurs at Port Lympne or for further information about The Aspinall Foundation’s work with endangered primates visit The Aspinall Foundation website.

More information can be found online at http://www.aspinallfoundation.org/

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