Chamba's sacred 'langur' faces extinction threat
The Himalayan grey 'langur', also known as Chamba's sacred 'langur', is losing its habitat and is at present classified as a critically endangered species, as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) list. The Himalayan grey 'langur' is endemic to the Chamba valley where its population is now estimated at around 250, raising serious concerns among environmentalists.