golden monkeys in winter

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Rare cute monkeys stare around themselves at the snowfall at their research reserve in Shennongjia, central China.

Golden monkeys live in groups of between 30-80 individuals led by one male and can survive freezing conditions.

The quantity of the endangered monkeys has doubled since the 1980s because of better environmental protection

This baby golden monkey is gazing in amazement at the surrounding blanket of snow as it sits in its mother's arms.

This monkey looks at the snow falling from the trees onto its hands as it tries to work out what has happened to its home overnight.

The snow wasn't popular with every monkey - the monkey on the right looks particularly moody at the change as its gang strolls around.

The monkeys played happily in the snow.

According to the (IGCP), golden monkeys live for up to 19 years and eat bamboo and fruit.

Golden monkeys live in groups of between 30-80 individuals, usually led by one adult male, leading the pack as they stroll and climb.

A mother and baby look up at the camera.

Golden monkeys have unfortunately lived for many years on the verge of extinction.

A group of Golden Monkeys huddle together to keep warm.

This Golden Monkey appears to be shivering in the cold.

A mother and baby chew on tree bark.

A mother holds her baby as another monkey grooms her.

Traps and snares were thought to have killed off the majority of the golden monkey population during the 20th century.

The population of golden monkeys right now has doubled since the 1980s because of better environmental protection.