Golden Lion Tamarins from South America are classified as Endangered. / By 1965 numbers were so low that the Poco das Antas Reserve was established in 1975 in an attempt to protect them. Marwell Zoo is now part of the Tamarin Conservation Programme and several pairs from the zoo have been reintroduced to the wild near the Reserve and are breeding successfully. / Visit www.marwell.org.uk This, I think, is one of my best cutouts. I love the golden colour – these little fellas are just so full of life and energy – they are terrific fun to be around. I think one of these days I’ll have to spend a whole afternoon in their enclosure (it’s a walk through) and sit with a tripod. It’ll be interesting to see what they make of me!
Yet more from Marwell – what can I say? The animals there are so photogenic!
A black faced gibbon, just lounging about, at Adelaide Zoo, South Australia.
Taken at Adelaide Zoo, South Australia, when we had a pair of gorillas there. They have moved on now to other zoos. This image featured in Black and White Photographers United in September 2009. Many thanks! And featured again in Eye Contact in September 2009. Thank you so much!
The Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii) is the rarer of the two species of orangutans. Living and endemic to Sumatra island of Indonesia, they are smaller than the Bornean Orangutan. The Sumatran Orangutan grows to about 4.6 feet tall and 200 pounds in males. Females are smaller, averaging 3 feet and 100 pounds. Compared to the Bornean Orangutan, the Sumatran Orangutans possess a lighter and longer pelage, a longer face, a smaller stature, and flanges that are covered in small white hairs. Wild Sumatran Orangutans in the Suaq Balimbing swamp have been observed using tools. An orangutan will break off a tree branch that’s about a foot long, snap off the twigs and fray one end. It then will use the stick to dig in tree holes for termites. They’ll also use the stick to poke a bees nest wall, move it around and catch the honey. In addition, orangutans use tools to eat fruit. When the fruit of the Neesia tree ripens, its hard, ridged husk softens until it falls open. Inside are seeds that the orangutans love, but they are surrounded by fiberglass-like hairs that are painful if eaten. A Neesia-eating orangutan will select a five-inch stick, strip off its bark, and then carefully collect the hairs with it. Once the fruit is safe, the ape will eat the seeds using the stick or its fingers. Although similar swamps can be found in Borneo, wild Bornean Orangutans have not been seen using these types of tools. Submitted to the Sold! group. / Sold 1 Large Mounted Print, black border with artist details, Mystery Buyer / Featured in the “Primates” Group 9/3/08 / Featured by the group “Endangered Species” 7/08. / Top Ten in the “Primates” Group Avatar Challenge 9/28/08 / Award Don’t miss out on these other animal images: ! - - - /
Taken at the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona. Sold two framed prints to the Phoenix Zoo, several prints, as well as numerous cards. / This was featured in the November 2007 issue of National Geographic in the “Your Shot” section. / First place winner in Facebook photography competition for Moments in / Time. / In the top ten of the Live, Love, and Dream group challenge – My Passion. / Winner for Amazing Inspiration Challenge – Live, Love, and Dream Group. / Top ten of Sleeping Beauties challenge – Live, Love and Dream group. Top ten in the Mama and Baby Animals challenge for Zoophoria group.
Baby Orangutan, Kasih, from the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona – she is a hit with the audience. Sold several framed prints and many cards. / Featured on the Kodak screen at Times Square in NY City for the Kodak picture of the day. Featured in the Primate and Animal Kingdom group sites. / Top 10 of the New Avatar challenge in the Funny Kritters group. / Featured in the Sold Group. Canon 300D. Challenge winner in Animal Portraits for the Woman Photographer group. Featured in Canon vs. Nikon group.
I had an awesome shoot yesterday at the Zoo….douc langurs endangered species and my favourite Primate of all / / /
Endangered Douc Langur / / /
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An Orangutan female – I noticed how beautiful her big eyes were and waited until she dropped her eyes downward to capture a moment of thought and solitude. I loved the idea that she was daydreaming and wondered what was going through her mind… Click to visit my animal photography & art blog! / Email me at durberville@optushome.com.au Subscribe by Email to Natalie Manuel Photography Find me at Flickr Join my facebook group More of my work on Redbubble* /
Three levels of a Gorilla family lazing around. This is NOT a composite. Click to visit my animal photography & art blog! / Email me at durberville@optushome.com.au Subscribe by Email to Natalie Manuel Photography Find me at Flickr Join my facebook group More of my work on Redbubble* /
This is an Ebony Leaf Monkey (Javan Lutung). They aren’t the most attractive of primates but they have a fascinating, haunting look to them. They are only found in Indonesia and as expected, are endangered. Click to visit my animal photography & art blog! / Email me at durberville@optushome.com.au Subscribe by Email to Natalie Manuel Photography Find me at Flickr Join my facebook group More of my work on Redbubble* /
This is a reworked version of one of my favourite Gorilla shots. She’s just a gorgeous animal, and I was always thrilled to get such emotive eye contact and posturing. Click to visit my animal photography & art blog! / Email me at durberville@optushome.com.au Subscribe by Email to Natalie Manuel Photography Find me at Flickr Join my facebook group More of my work on Redbubble* /
Click to visit my animal photography & art blog! / Email me at durberville@optushome.com.au Subscribe by Email to Natalie Manuel Photography Find me at Flickr Join my facebook group More of my work on Redbubble* /
Who can resist a baby Orangutan? Click to visit my animal photography & art blog! / Email me at durberville@optushome.com.au Subscribe by Email to Natalie Manuel Photography Find me at Flickr Join my facebook group More of my work on Redbubble* /
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Not like the other “Godbless” but close enough just looking the other way- / Douc Langur – Rare / / /
This is Kiani, one of the Orangutan ladies from Melbourne Zoo. Click to visit my animal photography & art blog! / Email me at durberville@optushome.com.au Subscribe by Email to Natalie Manuel Photography Find me at Flickr Join my facebook group More of my work on Redbubble* /
A Western Lowland Gorilla with her youngster. Click to visit my animal photography & art blog! / Email me at durberville@optushome.com.au Subscribe by Email to Natalie Manuel Photography Find me at Flickr Join my facebook group More of my work on Redbubble* /
This amazing creature is apart of the ape family, i think, i cannot remember what he was called, but he was just sitting all huddled in the corner, he looked as if he was bored or cold. Sony A200 / 55-200 lens / F stop 4.5 / focal length 1.35mm / ISO 400
apart of the ape series SonyA200 / 55-200 lens / F Stop 5.6 / aperture 5.6 / Focal length 200mm / ISO 400
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