17 Slightly Odd Creatures I Thought You Must Be Aware Of

Snub-nosed monkey: Why does this monkey appear to be depressed? If I could, I'd invite the entire species over for afternoon tea and compliment them on how lovely and healthy they are. The Tonkin snub-nosed monkey is one of the most endangered primates on the planet, found only in a few isolated forest fragments among the karst limestone peaks of northern Vietnam. Its striking facial appearance – protuberant pink lips and upturned nose; powder-blue mask; and patches of pale-blue skin around its eyes – gives the distinct impression that this monkey has been applying heavy make-up without the aid of a mirror. Its body fur is mainly black, with creamy-white underparts and elbow patches. Other notable features include an orange throat patch and an extremely long, white-tipped tail.