Bobendina
This is dear little Bobendina. She is a preuss guenon monkey and I had the great privilege of being her Mummy for a while in Cameroon whilst working at the Limbe Wildlife Centre.
Her mother was killed illegally by a hunter. She was the sweetest thing you ever did see. These monkeys are highly endangered. When she slept in my room in her box the only peep I heard out of her was a little scratching of leg in the middle of the night.
Just before I left Cameroon Bobendina was introduced to a family of Preuss monkeys, in a large cage. On my last day I went to see her and she looked at me and put out her hand through the bars. Oh gosh it was very hard. I hope she is okay now.
I feel sad when I see her picture.
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Tania Donald
so precious and beautiful…
ApeArt replied
thank you very much
Julie Langford
Awww bless her. They have a nice family unit of Preuss in LWC Jane, so she should fit in perfectly with them and have a happy fulfilled life.
ApeArt replied
Thanks Jul. When I left her she had been introduced to the group, I hope she is okay :)
Sean Farragher
fantastic
ApeArt replied
thanks Sean
dawndavies
beautiful shot, such a stunning capture,dawnx
ApeArt replied
thanks dawn xx
hilarydougill
what a little darling, couldn’t you just scop her up and cuddle her? beautiful capture of a beautiful animal, you were so very lucky. hugsxxx
ApeArt replied
thanks dear Hilary xx
Akkra
Oh what a cutie, she’s got such wordly soulful eyes for a young ‘un. Shame about her mother, but it’s a common story though isn’t it? Good shot though.
ApeArt replied
Yes it is all too common, unfortunately, thanks for your comments
Jellybean720
Awww.. so cute .. GREAT CAPTURE :))
ApeArt replied
thanks!!
Sue Martin
She is just gorgeous… you are blessed to be able to spend time with all these primates… I envy you xx
ApeArt replied
Thanks Sue. I can’t wait to do it again. Have booked a trip to Thailand next year working with elephants :) xx
Macky
Beautiful, yet sad portrait Princess.
ApeArt replied
Thank you my darling x
Sheila Smith
Beautiful and yes sad.
ApeArt replied
thanks Sheila
Lucindawind
aww look at her ..shes so adorable :)
ApeArt replied
Yes she is and cheeky too :)
Andrew S
ApeArt replied
wow thanks!
Julie Langford
I am sure she will be fine Jane. The preuss can be a little fiesty, but they have a great social sturcture within their family units – so I am feeling very positive for little Bobendina
ApeArt replied
Oh good Jul. Thanks :)
Denzil
This is sad … and heart-warming … and sad …. and uplifting … and sad …
Magnificent photo, great story, your experiences with animals must give you strength and joy every day of your life … I envy you!
ApeArt replied
Thanks for your great comments. Well it gives joy and also great pain – the gaping wound pain of leaving them…