Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Grey Langurs Spotted in Hyderabad's Banjara Hills
Grey langurs, also known as Hanuman langurs, are usually found in forests and green areas.
Recently, a group of them was seen walking around the busy streets of Banjara Hills in Hyderabad.
This is unusual because langurs are not commonly seen in the middle of cities.
They usually live in groups and eat leaves, fruits, and seeds.
Experts think that as cities grow, animals like langurs might come into urban areas because their natural homes are being disturbed.
Dr. Sunil S. Hiremath, who works with zoo parks in Telangana, says that langurs need green spaces and a healthy environment.
He suggests that teams should study why langurs are appearing in urban areas.
Grey langurs spotted roaming streets of Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
Langurs are typically found in forests, scrublands, and rocky regions.
Previous sightings in Hyderabad include KBR Park and Ananthagiri Hills.
Experts believe urban expansion and habitat disturbance cause langurs to enter urban areas.
Dr. Sunil S. Hiremath suggests analyzing the cause of langurs in urban areas.
- Who
- Residents of Banjara Hills and wildlife experts
- What
- Grey langurs spotted in urban areas
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Why
- Urban expansion and habitat fragmentation
Urban Expansion
Wildlife Conservation
Cause of Sightings
Urban Expansion
Urban expansion and habitat fragmentation are pushing langurs into urban areas.
Wildlife Conservation
Natural habitats need protection to prevent wildlife from entering urban areas.
- Species
- Grey Langurs (Hanuman langurs, Semnopithecus species)
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous forests, scrublands, rocky hill regions
- Diet
- Leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds
- Location
- Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Previous Sightings
- KBR Park, Ananthagiri Hills, Ameenpur, Gundlapochampally
- Expert
- Dr. Sunil S. Hiremath, Telangana Director of Zoo Parks