A Monkey From Another World

First golden snub-nosed monkey born outside Asia at French zoo

Something special happened at a zoo in France on March 28, 2026. A baby monkey was born.

But this is not a normal monkey. It is a golden snub-nosed monkey.

This type of monkey is from China. It lives in cold mountain forests.

It has golden-orange fur and a very unusual nose. The nose is flat and turned up.

This is the first time a golden snub-nosed monkey has been born outside Asia. The baby and its mother are healthy.

Zoo workers are very happy. These monkeys are rare.

There are not many of them in the world. They are endangered.

This means they could disappear from the Earth in the future. Zoos help protect endangered animals.

When animals are born in zoos, scientists learn more about them. This knowledge helps protect animals in the wild too.