Golden Monkeys live in high mountains and dense forests. They feed on berries, bamboo shoots, moss, birds' eggs, and other meat. Their habitat is very high above sea level, and their long hair can withstand cold.

Golden Monkeys share the same origin with humans and still retain many qualities like humans. For example, the shape of the extremities is like that of human hands and feet, the crying sound of infant monkeys is like that of human infants, and the baby holding posture of female monkeys is the same as that of human beings. In particular, they have mating behavior throughout the year, which is different from most other animals, but closer to human beings.

Social life is the main characteristic of golden monkeys. Group living can divide work and cooperate, overcome difficulties, expand the living space of the population and improve the survival safety factor, especially in periods and regions where food is scarce. Golden monkeys have the habit of living in trees. In order to be safe, golden monkeys live in plateau forests all year round. They eat, live, travel and play mostly in trees. They only go down to the ground to look for food when there is food on the ground.

Golden Monkeys are agile and have strong jumping ability. Climbing trees is their basic skill. Generally, golden monkeys migrate and move in trees by jumping. Golden Monkeys take young branches, leaves, bark, roots, bamboo shoots, moss, flowers, and fruits as their food source, and eat insects, birds, and bird eggs. Freezing rain and snow are great tests for golden monkeys. In order to resist the severe cold, they are used to holding together for warmth. Infants and young children are weak and have no long hair to keep warm so they will always receive special care.

Golden Monkeys have a typical family lifestyle. Members take care of each other, forage together, play and rest together. The juvenile golden monkeys are curious and lively. In addition to eating, they just keep playing. This may be the nature of monkeys. At home, the juvenile golden monkeys have a strong curiosity, and very naughty, and are also favored by their parents. However, when the male monkey has become an adult, he will be driven out of the house by his father and can only live independently in the wild.