Monkeys thriving at a research base in Hubei

chinadaily.com.cn2025-07-12 20:04

　　Monkeys in the Dalongtan Golden Snub-nosed Monkey Research Base located in Central China's Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, Hubei province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

　　Dalongtan Golden Snub-nosed Monkey Research Base is located in Central China's Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, Hubei province. Established in 2006, this base serves as one of the few multi-functional platforms in China that integrates golden monkeys conservation, research, and nature education.

　　The monkeys, once facing low reproductive rates and survival challenges, now thrive with a stable population of 1,618 across 11 groups in Shennongjia, thanks to strengthened conservation efforts.

　　Monkeys in the Dalongtan Golden Snub-nosed Monkey Research Base located in Central China's Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, Hubei province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

　　Led by a vibrant male monkey, the community displayed a structured family dynamic, engaging in social behaviors like tree-climbing and playful interactions.

　　The monkeys joyfully gathered to feast when caretakers called out, showcasing their intimate interactions with humans.

　　Monkeys in the Dalongtan Golden Snub-nosed Monkey Research Base located in Central China's Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, Hubei province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

　　While not open to regular tourists, the base available to educational groups by reservation allows them to witness the monkeys' behaviors and appreciate the conservation success in Shennongjia.