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There is something fascinating about sitting with a troop of vervet monkeys. They are so playful and child like while at the same time, incredibly strong and agile. It is like watching cirque du soleil on steroids. In my previous life I worked at the primate center at UC Davis. I use to sit outside the cages for hours observing the primates. I loved it, but it left me aching a bit for the poor critters that would never know what it meant to be a wild monkey. If Charlie didn't have his heart set on seeing a lion kill I would have sat with them all day.
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You are an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G photographer!! These images are just incredible and you beautifully captured the playful spirit of the vervet :) xx
(04.01.10)Very enjoyable, looking at a different animal each day. Your pictures truely capture the moment.
(04.01.10)sara---priya sound she likes the giraffe as she pointed to the monkey....silly girl......looks like you are in your element!!!!
(04.01.10)Cool stuff...looks like you guys are getting the most out of your time in SA. Cant wait to see you in the Bahamas. :)
(04.01.10)Thanks Teo! The Bahama's are going to be really great, but I will be photographing a different kind of monkey all together!
(04.01.10)Nice, maybe we need to work on her wildlife classification when I get home.
(04.01.10)Thanks!! The truth is I just didn't have it in me to edit everything all in one go. This way I get to take my time!
(04.01.10)I LOVE monkeys! How cool!
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