Primates (Click on any image to enlarge it. Or try the Slideshow.)
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On several occasions we found baboon troups of 30-60 individuals on the roads.
On several occasions we found baboon troups of 30-60 individuals on the roads.
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They walk on all fours.
They walk on all fours.
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And stop frequently to eat small insects or vegetative items they find.
And stop frequently to eat small insects or vegetative items they find.
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The troup includes all ages.
The troup includes all ages.
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Babies get a free ride.
Babies get a free ride.
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Other stops are for grooming.
Other stops are for grooming.
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This guy is very intent on his food.
This guy is very intent on his food.
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In Skukuza camp, we found a troup of Vervet Monkeys right next to our rondavel. There were some very tiny babies in this group.
In Skukuza camp, we found a troup of Vervet Monkeys right next to our rondavel. There were some very tiny babies in this group.
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This is a "teenager" holding the baby with adult females behind.
This is a "teenager" holding the baby with adult females behind.
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I was able to get quite close to them.
I was able to get quite close to them.
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After I took this photo of this nursing infant, a fight broke out, possibly caused by another troup. The aggression quickly focused on me, however, as I was a bit too close to the infants. I had to carefully back up as several dozen monkeys closed in on me, with menacing teeth bared. I eventually backed up to the car and escaped inside, with a bit of a lesson.
After I took this photo of this nursing infant, a fight broke out, possibly caused by another troup. The aggression quickly focused on me, however, as I was a bit too close to the infants. I had to carefully back up as several dozen monkeys closed in on me, with menacing teeth bared. I eventually backed up to the car and escaped inside, with a bit of a lesson.
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In Lower Sabie camp, we observed a troup of baboons who had figured out how to hop over the electrified barbed wire camp fence.
In Lower Sabie camp, we observed a troup of baboons who had figured out how to hop over the electrified barbed wire camp fence.
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A few of the males crossed the fence, and raided every porch fridge, taking apples, bread, or whatever they could find.
A few of the males crossed the fence, and raided every porch fridge, taking apples, bread, or whatever they could find.
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The females and young ones waited on the other side for the food to arrive.
The females and young ones waited on the other side for the food to arrive.
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Luckily, we had risen early that morning, and our presence on the porch saved our fridge from being raided.
Luckily, we had risen early that morning, and our presence on the porch saved our fridge from being raided.
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