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Tucked high in the Qinling Mountains, a nimble primate with black lipstick spread across their lips, they are the snub-nosed monkeys. The food of these animals is mainly tree needles, bamboo shoots, fruits and leaves. Pine nuts are their favorite snack. In order to eat pine nuts, monkeys need to chew off the cone's peel. As a result, a lot of resin sticks to the lips, oxidizes and turns black, sticking firmly to the fur and turning diners into clowns. As monkeys roam about in the pine forest, their smooth, golden bodies can't escape the black resin. Watch the whole video to see how amazing the lipstick appears on them.
About Journeys in Nature: Qinling Panda Series
The Qinling mountain range divides China into north and south. The abundant natural resources have made Qinling home to countless flora and fauna. Among the residents, the giant panda with the life motto of "eat, sleep, repeat" is one of the most famous animals in the world. This series will present to you the daily routine of this famous animal, alongside its "neighbors" including the snub-nosed monkey, bamboo rats and takins. Follow CGTN's camera for more interesting stories!
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Qinling Panda Series Ep. 5: Snub-nosed monkeys wear black 'lipstick' in August
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