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No other non-human primate is more northern-living as these macaque monkeys. In and near a hot spring in Yamanouchi, Nagano
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In the hushed stillness of the rainforest, she sits—watchful, composed, and unknowingly regal.
Her eyes, deep and reflective, tell of seasons endured, stories untold, and a world shifting around her.
She is no monarch by human design, yet her presence commands respect.
In her aging face lies a quiet strength—etched not in gold or crown, but in the texture of time, survival, and silent leadership.
This portrait does not seek grandeur.
It seeks connection—a fleeting moment where gaze meets gaze, and instinct meets empathy.
She is a queen not of lands, but of legacy.
A matriarch of the forest, witness to its secrets, bearer of its rhythm.
Deep within the shadows of the cave, where light barely licks the stone floor, a quiet struggle unfolds. A young macaque squirms, defiant and wide-eyed, limbs flailing with the energy of youth. But the mother's grip is firm—not harsh, but unyielding. Her eyes, half in shadow, speak not of anger, but of ancient patience.
She has seen these tantrums before.
The cave, cool and echoing with the whispers of time, has been their refuge—a place of safety, but also of learning. Here, away from the blinding light and chaos of the forest, she teaches her child the rules of survival. Respect. Caution. Restraint.
He challenges her, of course. That is his role—to test the boundaries so he might one day draw his own. But she, in turn, fulfills hers. Not with words, but with presence. With firmness. With love that wears the face of discipline.
And so, in this quiet chamber of stone and shadow, a lesson is passed down—not loudly, not cruelly, but through the steady, unwavering hands of a mother who knows the wild world will demand far more than she ever will.
To all mothers—whether in homes or in the heart of the wild—Happy Mother’s Day.
Perched in quiet majesty, the long-tailed macaque seems to pause time itself. In this fleeting moment, caught between instinct and awareness, a flicker of understanding stirs behind the eyes. This portrait reminds us that presence — in any form — is the first step toward enlightenment.
In the dense rainforest, a long-tailed macaque sits quietly on a branch, cracking open a coconut.
This behavior is common among wild macaques, who have learned to use their hands skillfully to access food.
Surrounded by damp earth, moss-covered rocks, and filtered light, the monkey takes its time — alert, yet calm.
Moments like this show how deeply adapted these primates are to their forest environment, relying on both instinct and intelligence to survive.
The Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), also known as Barbary ape, is a macaque species native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria, Libya, Tunisia and Morocco, along with a small introduced population in Gibraltar. It is the type species of the genus Macaca. The species is of particular interest because males play an atypical role in rearing young. Because of uncertain paternity, males are integral to raising all infants. Generally, Barbary macaques of both sexes and all ages contribute in alloparental care of young.
The diet of the Barbary macaque consists primarily of plants and insects and they are found in a variety of habitats. Males live to around 25 years old while females may live up to 30 years. Besides humans, they are the only free-living primates in Europe. Although the species is commonly referred to as the "Barbary ape", the Barbary macaque is actually a true monkey. Its name refers to the Barbary Coast of Northwest Africa.
The population of the Barbary macaques in Gibraltar is the only one outside Northern Africa and the only population of wild monkeys in Europe. Barbary macaques were once widely distributed in Europe, as far north as England, from the Early Pliocene (Zanclean) to the Late Pleistocene. About 300 macaques live on the Rock of Gibraltar. This population appears to be stable or increasing, while the North African population is declining
Hortulanus Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882) of the great Botanical Garden at what is today Bogor, Indonesia, whose footsteps in 1862 I'm trying to follow, traveled to Siam as part of a Dutch mission to develop diplomatic ties with that country. He kept a diary of his experiences and it is clear from it that he really likes Phetchaburi, although he's not very enthusiastic about the shallow river...
In the photo hanging just over the Phetchaburi River quite central in the town is a Red River Fig just now in fruit. No, I didn't see any macaque monkeys here who are said to love these fruits; plenty of them around town, though.
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A Macaque monkey roams across the coloured steps deep inside the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II / ISO 6400 / f/2.8 / 1/200s / Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 190mm / Location: Batu Caves, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is a beautiful city and the outskirts are home to tons of monkeys. More specifically, this species of macaques are highly adaptable and mischievous. This photograph was taken at the Batu Caves where monkeys are seen by the hundreds. I was lucky enough to catch a monkey in the act of stealing and eating a popsicle. Perched high atop some scaffolding, the thieve enjoys his well-earned treat.
Macaque monkey pauses to reflect during the salad course. Taken near the MacRichie Reservoir in Singapore.
This shot was taken back in December.
I did not really think I'd be photographing wildlife when I went to China, but this one spot was teaming with macaque monkeys.
The national park of Zhangjiajie has these monkeys going up and down the mountains through the trees.
They are quite accustomed to people. If fact, you have to actually be quite careful as they will snatch anything that looks like food. One woman lost the tug of war with a bag a fruit with this one shortly after I took the shot.
Other than Orang-utans and proboscis’s monkeys we did not see a great many other primates in Borneo. I did manage one shot of this monkey who was high in the tree canopy I think it’s a Macaque though not sure if it’s the pig tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina) and the long tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis), which are found throughout primary and secondary forest, coastal mangroves, swamp and riverine forest. Certainly this image was shot on the banks of the Kinabatangan River in Sabah, I was photographing from a small boat; its not of the highest quality.
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The Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. It houses approximately 340 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys (32 adult males, 19 male sub adult, 77 adult females, 122 juvenile and 54 infants). There are four groups of monkeys each occupying different territories in the park. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction in Ubud, and is often visited by over 10,000 tourists a month. The forest comprises approximately a tenth of a square kilometer (approximately 27 acres) and contains at least 115 different species of trees. The Monkey Forest contains the Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal temple as well as a "Holy Spring" bathing temple and another temple used for cremation ceremonies. The Monkey Forest is owned by the village of Padangtegal and village members serve on the Monkey Forest's governing council. The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation manages the Monkey Forest and serves to maintain its sacred integrity and to promote the sacred site as a destination for visitors.
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A Japanese macaque swimming in a koi pond on Mt Arashiyama, near Kyoto. Also known as Snow monkeys in English, they have the northernmost natural range of any monkey. It was crazy hot and humid when this guy took its dip though.
This particular troop of about 150 get regularly fed by humans and so, although still wild, aren't shy. You just have to hike up 160m to see them.
After some intense grooming, the monkeys were ready to have their picture taken. The problem was they were confused about which way to look.
looks like he's bought the full work's..these macaque monkies have such a bond all over the forest they live in..
Impressions of India – 35
Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) drinking from a dripping tap in the town square in Lohargal, Rajasthan, India.
P.S. The sign means "Drinking Water".
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The 23 species of macaques inhabit ranges throughout Asia, North Africa, and (in Gibraltar) Europe. Macaques are principally frugivorous (preferring fruit), although their diet also includes seeds, leaves, flowers, and tree bark.
Some species such as the long-tailed macaque (M. fascicularis; also called the crab-eating macaque) will supplement their diets with small amounts of meat from shellfish, insects, and small mammals.
Twenty-three macaque species are currently recognized. Macaques are robust primates whose arms and legs are about the same in length.
The fur of these animals is typically varying shades of brown or black and their muzzles are rounded in profile with nostrils on the upper surface. The tail varies among each species, which can be long, moderate, short or totally absent.
Although several species lack tails, and their common names refer to them as apes, these are true monkeys, with no greater relationship to the true apes than any other Old World monkeys. Instead, this comes from an earlier definition of 'ape' that included primates generally
This image was taken at the Bukit Merhah Orang Utan Island, near Georgetown in Malaysia in the state of Perak in Malaysia.
The aim of the foundation is to raise awareness of the plight of Malaysia's Orang Utans and to rehabilitate those injured and orphaned, with the goal of returning them to the wild
As well as the Orang Utans, the island is also home to Macaque Monkeys too
Scientific name: Macaca nigra
IUCN status: Endangered
Habitat: North eastern Sulawesi and the island of Bacan, Indonesia – rainforest
Diet: Mainly herbivore – fruit, some leaves, buds, seeds and insects
Crested black macaque (Macaca nigra) and baby. Sulawesi macaques (also known as crested black macaques and Celebes macaques) are threatened by the clearing of their habitat for logging and agriculture. They are also hunted for meat and are traditional Christmas fare in some areas. Youngsters are sometimes captured to become pets. Highly sociable, they spend much time in mutual grooming, mainly searching for grass seeds and dead skin caught in the fur. Grooming has an important social function.
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Okay, clearly not a chimp, it's a Japanese macaque on Mt Arashiyama, near Kyoto. Also known as Snow monkeys in English, they have the northernmost natural range of any monkey.
This particular troop of about 150 get regularly fed by humans and so, although still wild, aren't shy. You just have to hike up 160m to see them
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Macaques (Macaca spp.) are Old World monkeys, with the greatest geographical distribution of all non-human primates, across Asia, Southern Europe and North Africa. There are 22 species.
Macaques live in established social groups that can range from a few individuals to several hundred, as they are social animals. A typical social group possess between 20 and 50 individuals of all ages and of both sexes.
I'm traveling still and will be until after Christmas. Sorry for the low profile, I'm dogged with little time and limited connectivity.
I'm currently in Singapore, and came across a small group of macaque monkeys while hiking near MacRichie Reservoir on Sunday. This is my first encounter with monkeys in the wild. I got to hang out with them for ages with nobody else around, though they clearly were comfortable with human primates sharing their space.
A macaque monkey bathed in the warm sunlight of golden hour at Uluwatu Temple, Bali, Indonesia. The gentle light accentuates the monkey's fur and creates a serene atmosphere at this iconic temple overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia
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