Critically endangered Raffles’ banded langur spotted on Singapore's Eco-Link for the first time

The monkey was recorded on Oct 16, 2023, by a camera trap installed 10m above ground on a tree on the Eco-Link@BKE. PHOTO: NPARKS

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A Raffles’ banded langur was spotted for the first time on Eco-Link@BKE, a positive sign that the monkey – which is now mainly found in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve – could be venturing into other forested areas to find food and mates.

The sighting represents an encouraging sign for the critically endangered species, said the National Parks Board (NParks) in a statement on April 25, as it means that the link bridge was used to expand its habitat and increase its chances of survival.