The common Bonnet Macaque is a species of primate found only in Southern India. and they are found in almost every kind of forest. A striking behavior of these primates is that they have the tendency of gravitating towards human habitations. In fact, it is interesting to note that significant populations of completely wild Bonnet Macaques in interior forests have rarely been reported.
Their proximity to humans have led to many man-animal conflicts. We have read research reports, which indicate that several groups of monkeys have been completed eliminated over the last two decades and that some areas that had abundant populations earlier are now completely devoid of them. As per wikipedia, it is possible that if this scenario continues the common Bonnet Macaque of today, which is in the least concern, may well become endangered species of tomorrow.
Here's a series of images of this social species of primate. Pl. note that all images are of wild Bonnet Macaques; however most of them have been photographed close to human habitats within Wildlife Sanctuaries.
All images are copyright of Thomas and Shilpy. Pl. contact us at suresh_anand@hotmail.com in case you are interested in any of the images.
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Thanks for sharing the background story about this species interaction with humans....interesting stuff.
Fantastic photos as always. The close up of the eyes is particularly haunting!
Fantastic!!!! They are too cute!! i loved the first one..
gorgeous eyes!!
Excellent post as always Thomas.
Those eyes! Just amazing.
It is sad that the habitat of these lovely animals are threatened by the human greed. Beautiful shots as usual.
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More than human! and this look ..
Splendid.
Good Sunday thomas .
wow this is truly amazing
that first shot with the breast-feeding monkey is an award winner!
Great portraits ! Fantastic !
The first one looks almost human :-0
you have done an excellent work! all the photos are fascinating, especially the first one and of course the eyes' close up!
Hi Thomas,
This is a splendid message. I love the information we are getting bit I've to admit that your pictures are breathtaking... It is a combination of very original composition such as the close-up portrait (n°4), beautiful subject such as the first and second, and nice attitude such as third and fifth.... A beautiful message with sharp image and wonderful bokeh... Perfect as usual!
WOW - that thin almost invisible line of hairs between its eyes is brilliant!!
Ive seen some of the conflicts that you speak abt..wont be surprised if they go the house sparrow way..
Its the same story with our Vervets. They are being squeezed into smaller territories and conflict with humans daily. They are such wizened creatures aren't they?I find them so appealing. Lovely photographs.
sooooo cute!
excellent concepts and framings!
Fabulous photos, the eyes are so captivating. Excellent sharpness and clarity as always/
Hi Thomas:
What delight photos! These primates are so amazing. I particularly like that last one of a macaque sitting on the on the side of the road...what is this little creature pondering?
Thanks for dropping by my blog!
It is the same story in Malaysia
since their habitat have been destroyed they now have to live like thiefs when they ventured into housing area.
I love the Eye picture! Great capture
Thomas: Your photography of this animal is outstanding. You really caught the essence of its life.
These are all fantastic pictures. I love them.
Wow, What a fantastic series. Really impressive.
excellent shots thomas.
there are man-animal conflicts even at cities involving these macaques. even in our office, they are regular visitors and sometimes they end up vandalizing the place :)
They are terrific but the fourth shot is my absolute favourite.
That 4th shot is my favorite, too, Thomas. What a compelling creature...and story!
What an amazing capture! Beautiful shots!
Wow great series. So much emotion in their eyes!
Great serie, the last is very excellent and stands out ;) Always great to see your images ;)
these are fantastic. The details are so clear that I look and look again.
...wow, this has been one of my favorite posts. I love the shot of those gorgeous eyes!!!
this is a beautiful post...I read an article recently that the larger the eyes of a creature the more we find it "cute" and are drawn to it. Many of the comments here are about the eyes...and I too am drawn to this animal.
Lovely close up of the eyes. I lived in a area full of jungles and they were frequent visitors to our kitchens and in our classrooms. They had abs no fear of the humans and we constantly had to keep brooms and sticks ready to make noise and drive them away!
-Aditi
Magical and moving. Fantastic shots, Thomas! Let's hope these stunning creatures are given the respect and room to live that they deserve. It would be a shame to add them to the list of species we've pushed to the brink--or over the edge entirely.
Each of your images are just on a scale of superb, yet I must say the one of the eyes, what an blessed experience that must have been to be so close~
Beautiful as always! I especially like the photo of the eyes. Cheers!
loved #1. It is a beautiful moment and the baby has typical babylike curious eyes.
Thomas I have to tell you should work for national geographic. Beautiful images, I love monkeys too. You captured every essence of them, including curious eyes. Anna :)
Excellent pictures as usual Thomas. My favourite one is the last one!
All the best
That first picture is heartbreaking. So cute and such clarity and details.
Sssssssplendid photos indeed Thomas!
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fantastic images...
brilliant post!
They have envoutants glances and almost human the premiere photo is moving and very beautiful
the expression in the eyes of little one's is truly amazing. Nice captures.
I love all of the images, but the first is especially detailed and the close-up of the eyes is stunning!
the shot of the eyes is special!
beautiful shots.. i do like how you zoomed in and framed on the eyes like that.. well done.. :)
thank you very much for sharing these beautiful images. I admit, your images inspire me a lot :)
i can only say this. fantastic
Incredible shots... as usual ;)
The close-up portrait is amazing and I love the composition in the last one.
Some of those shots are just stunning, especially the first one.......
the first shot is so sweet
Fabulous shots. Your images make these monkeys seem more attractive than the annoying fellpws we encounter in cities!
Exquisite baby!! Love the photos.
I actually gasped at your photos as they arouse into view. How beautifully intimate in the way you have captured such loving feelings.
that's some really close shots and you have captured some really nice emotions!
Fantastic Photography, first photo is outstanding.
Very nice blog.
wow... love all the shots of this primate and its expressions. nicely captured!
the close-up with the wrinkled forehead is excellent
another stunning set guys. I really like the shot of the eyes.
they are very cute. like the colors and the clarity of this photo's
As always, I love your stories and your photographs!
Love that eye closeup... hhmmm..wonder what he was thinking. He sure seems to be pondering something. Thanks for the repaired link. I enjoy your work.
Fantastic. A sad story too that they may not make it because they are not afraid of human beings.
To them, I am guessing they think that we are a pitiful example of sexual promiscuity that lead to a deformed race of beings similar in appearance to them but not their cousins.
A beautiful example of capturing the essence of life.
Oh my gosh! What powerful images! So human!
Fantastic pin sharp photographs. The *eyes* is just one brilliant, stunning image.
Perfect photo of the baby monkey.
WONDERFUL! Our favorite is the eyes - they say it all - great shots!
Number 4 is outstanding!!! But - of course - the hole series is great.
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