This furry critter is recognised by its black coat, prominent white eye rings as well as the white stripe down its chest, belly and inner thigh. It has a whitish crescent-shaped mark on each side of its face between its eye and ear. 

Formerly known as the banded leaf monkey, it earned its name due to its discovery by Sir Stamford Raffles.
Sir Stamford Raffles was the first to take note of these primates as a species new to science in 1822

Recent research indicates that there may be only up to 60 individuals currently, limited to the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. This means the chance of spotting one in its natural habitat is extremely rare!

If you are lucky, you can spot them at Thomson Nature Park.

If you see the langurs or any other wild animals while out in the nature park, 

1. Do not be alarmed and admire the animals from a distance  
2. Do not attempt to feed the animals
3. Be quiet and avoid frightening the animals
4. If you see evidence of traps, snares or nets, do take photos of them and alert NParks 
5. If you see the Raffles Banded Langur, report your sightings and contribute resources or media to NParks to assist in important research and conservation efforts.

Reference: NParks

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