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2025.08.04 22:54 GMT+8

Golden snub-nosed monkeys: Surviving Qinling's cold with skills

Updated 2025.08.04 22:54 GMT+8
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A baby monkey is dozing off among the group, the Qinling Mountains, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. /CGTN

A baby monkey is nursing from its mother, the Qinling Mountains, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. /CGTN

One monkey carefully grooms its companion, the Qinling Mountains, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. /CGTN

Monkeys nestle close against each other during the cold season, the Qinling Mountains, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. /CGTN

A monkey buries its face in another monkey's leg, the Qinling Mountains, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. /CGTN

Two monkeys' faces close together, the Qinling Mountains, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. /CGTN

A mother monkey holds her baby close as they move together, the Qinling Mountains, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. /CGTN

Monkeys gather and sit side by side on a tree, the Qinling Mountains, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. /CGTN

Monkeys huddle together to keep warm in winter, the Qinling Mountains, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. /CGTN

Deep in the Qinling Mountains live the golden snub-nosed monkeys. Facing cold weather and scarce food, these remarkable primates stick close together – huddling for warmth during snowy days and grooming one another to strengthen ties and stay clean. In this harsh environment, they've developed strong social bonds that not only help them survive, but also foster cooperation and resilience within the group.

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