China to send three golden snub-nosed monkeys to France under conservation agreement

(ECNS)-- The China Wildlife Conservation Association announced on Wednesday that it had signed an international cooperation agreement on golden snub-nosed monkey protection with France's Beauval Zoo in Shanghai.

Under the agreement, China will provide three golden snub-nosed monkeys (one male and two females) to France as part of a 10-year international cooperation program.

Offspring monkeys born in France would return to China upon reaching the age of five.

At the end of the cooperation period, all the golden snub-nosed monkeys would be repatriated to China in accordance with the agreement.

Both parties have agreed to maintain close communication, provide mutual support, and adhere to international cooperation requirements and technical standards for golden snub-nosed monkey conservation.

Preparatory work will be undertaken to ensure project implementation.

Golden snub-nosed monkeys, known for their striking golden fur and distinctive upturned noses, are among China’s most unique and endangered species.

Listed as a Class I protected species, they are primarily found in the mountainous forests of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou provinces.