Dietary of Dusky Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus) at Taman PD Utama, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Peninsular Malaysia

The dusky leaf monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus), also known as the spectacled leaf langur, is an endangered folivorous primate native to regions from Peninsular Malaysia to India. Due to urban development, especially in areas like Port Dickson, Malaysia, these arboreal monkeys face habitat loss, leading them to adapt to living in residential and urban areas. Due to human and wildlife conflict in 2021 in Port Dickson related to this animal, this study was conducted to investigate the eating habits of dusky leaf monkeys in Taman PD Utama, Port Dickson to preserve and protect this animal from decreasing. Examine the types of plants and the parts used to understand their adaptation to environmental changes and make a diet comparison between the dusky leaf monkey in the study area and other locations. Observations over a one month period reveal that these primates rely heavily on folivores but also consume soil to their diet with essential minerals. The findings contribute to understanding the evolutionary processes enabling these primates to adapt to urban environments, highlighting the importance of preserving their natural habitats to maintain biodiversity and ensure their survival. This study provides valuable data for conservation efforts and management strategies aimed at protecting the dusky leaf monkey in urbanized areas.