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The Langur Monkeys of Jodphur: City Dwellers
In The Langur Monkeys of Jodphur: City Dwellers, narrator Sir David Attenborough visits India where an alpha langur monkey fights off a troop of bachelors across the rooftops in Jodphur. The monkeys thrive in this urban environment because they are fed by people, who revere them for their connection to a Hindu god. This has resulted in a large population increase. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Jodphur, India
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Planet Earth II
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5:11
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Location:
Jodphur, India
Program:
Planet Earth II
Time:
5:11
Subject:
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Q: What will happen if the alpha male can’t fend off the gang of langur bachelors?
A: The bachelors will overthrow him and one of them will take over his troop of females and possibly kill his infants.
Q: What makes the urban territory of Jodphur ideal for langurs?
A: It is filled with rich feeding grounds. In the temple gardens, their supply of food is constantly replenished by people who revere them.
Q: What has been the result of langurs being fed by humans?
A: The langurs give birth to twice as many babies as they would in the forest.
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