On a rocky ridge in Kataluwa in Sri Lanka, a langur monkey is silhouetted against the blue skies.

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On a rocky ridge in Kataluwa in Sri Lanka, a langur monkey is silhouetted against the blue skies as it wonders in search of fruits and leaves. Langur means 'having a long tail' and the name suits the animal perfectly. These lean bodied, bushy eye browed monkeys are also commonly known as the Wandura in Sri Lanka. In Indian mythology, the Langur (or Hanuman Langur as it is sometimes called) carries its distinct look because Hanuman, a monkey warrior, burnt his hands and face trying to rescue Lord Rama's wife.

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Location: Kataluwa, Sri Lanka
Photo credit: © Andrew Aitchison / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: aitchison, andrew, andy, asia, hanuman, kataluwa, langur, lanka, long, monkey, primate, ridge, silhouette, sky, sri, tail, wandura