Extremely Rare Snub-Nosed Monkey Was Just Born for the First Time Outside of Asia

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It is so exciting to hear birth news of a rare species, especially that of an endangered one.

This week, the Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey breed got some big news, as a new baby was born at the ZooParc de Beauval in France.

The rare primate, also known as a Roxellana Rhinopithecus Snub-Nosed Monkey, was born less than a year after one male and two females were transferred to ZooParc de Beauval in April 2025.

According to a new video from @brutamerica, ZooParc de Beauval Zoo director Rodolphe Delord described the birth as a strong symbol of species conservation and of ties between France and China.

See, this is the first birth of a Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey in a zoo outside of Asia, as this species is primarily found in the mountain ranges of southwestern China.

In the video, we see this adorable little baby monkey, with an almost ghost-like appearance, being cuddled by his parents and carried in his mother's pouch.

Could he be cuter?

Though you may be distracted by the cuteness, it's worth remembering that Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys are endangered mainly because of habitat loss and fragmentation.

Deforestation is the main reason they are losing their homes, followed by illegal hunting until the 1980s, as these monkeys were killed for their fur and meat, as well as for traditional medicine.

According to The Nature Conservancy, only around 3,000 Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys remain in the wild.

Though they are protected in nature reserves throughout China, this species needs help, which is why the birth of this baby in France is so important.

Fun Facts About Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys

Here are a few facts about this rare and endangered species of monkeys.

The Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey is also known as the Sichuan Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey.
These monkeys can withstand very cold temperatures better than any other living primate.
The primates can even be found at altitudes of 6,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level, where they may experience temperatures as low as 17.1 degrees Fahrenheit.
Male Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys are between 23 inches and 27 inches and weigh around 47 pounds, while the smaller females are between 18 inches and 20 inches and weigh only 23 pounds.
Female Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys have affairs behind their partners' backs!
They are known by locals as the wild men of the mountains.
These monkeys travel in groups as big as 300.
Their favorite food is lichen.

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Apr 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.