By: SUMON MAHMUD
The Lojjaboti monkey is known for its ability to conceal itself. It resembles a bride significantly. It concealed its face between its thighs and grasped its head as the sun ascended. It accomplished this during daylight.
This endangered species of monkey bears no similarity to apes whatsoever. Typically, it sustains a modest profile. At times, it adheres to the trunk of a tree, resulting in an inverted orientation.
Their habitat consists of dense forests. The species moves at a deliberate and steady pace.
It exhibits no indicators of presence during the day. It shows a penchant for solitude. It is unable to travel anywhere, indicating a significant reluctance to leave its current domain.
The Lojjaboti monkeys bear a remarkable similarity to juvenile pandas. The cranium is spherical, the visage is planar, and the eyes are enchanting. One can readily notice the abundance of white hairs adorning their physique. The rear of the garment features a brown patch adorned with elongated stripes. Five toes exist.
The tail is short, and the ears weigh between one and two kilograms. Under optimal conditions, its lifespan is merely 10 to twelve years. The female monkey can only produce one offspring annually. Their diet includes young leaves, tree sap, grass, small insects, small birds, and eggs from other species.
They do not use their hands for feeding, as other monkeys do; instead, they consume food using their lips, which resemble those of birds. These beings exhibit remarkable tranquillity.
Compared to other wild animals, their behaviour is significantly slower. They manifest exclusively during nocturnal hours.
Only individuals with extraordinary needs can travel during daylight hours. Generally, we observe timid monkeys traversing either alone or in pairs. The family convenes infrequently.
The uppermost branches of trees are the primary habitat for Lojjaboti monkeys. Throughout the day, one can primarily observe them suspended upside down on the trunks of large trees or coiled like snails in the dense forest.
For this reason, they are also known as snail monkeys. The creatures are recognised for their kind nature. They avoid entering the underbrush and derive pleasure from being alone. Their habitat is the precipitous evergreen woods of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has conducted research on Lojjaboti monkeys at the field level for the first time.
We are currently submitting the results of this study effort, which took place from 2017 to early 2019, to several scientific journals for publication. The Lajjavati monkey study team conducted this program in the Satchari, Rema-Kalenga, Lauachara, and Adampur forests in Moulvibazar and Habiganj.
A professor from the Department of Biology at the United Arab Emirates University supervised this experiment—Sabir bin Muzaffar. The researchers directly observed twenty-three monkeys in Lauachara National Park, thirty-three in Satchari National Park, eight in Rema-Kalenga Forest, and four in Adampur throughout this research program.
Hasan Al Razi Chayan, the leader of the study team, stated, “We could not establish any new trail.” I administered a survey during the prior trial. We conducted the investigation exclusively at night, given that this monkey exhibits its peak activity during nocturnal hours.
We identified 178 shy monkeys in Satchari National Park, 82 in Lauachara National Park, 36 in Rema-Kalenga Forest, and 13 in Adampur per square kilometre. This figure indicates that thirty-and-eight monkeys reside in Satchari National Park. These monkeys, both nocturnal and arboreal, exhibit shyness.
They do not descend from the tree except in cases of imminent peril. Augmenting the tree population in the forest is essential to guarantee their protection and maintain uninterrupted coverage. They spend approximately equal amounts of time eating and relaxing. Notably, female lemurs exhibit greater sleep durations compared to males. Furthermore, he attains increased rest.
As winter draws near, their travel frequency decreases in comparison to their usual behaviour. They are most prominent in natural forests during nocturnal activity. As the number of Jiga trees increases, they make their way to the lemon garden for dinner.
Their preferred sustenance is Jiga tree gum, which has a jelly-like consistency. Monitoring the natural forest is essential for ensuring its existence. Alongside preserving the natural forest, it is crucial to ascertain the presence of gum-producing trees, including Jiga, Bahera, and Rangi.