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The Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and Hindu temple complex in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. Its official name is the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Balinese Mandala Suci Wenara Wana),[1] and its name as written on its welcome sign is the Padangtegal Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. The Ubud Monkey Forest is a popular tourist attraction and is often visited by over 10,000 tourists a month.
The Monkey Forest lies within the village of Padangtegal, which owns it. The village's residents view the Monkey Forest as an important spiritual, economic, educational, and conservation center for the village.
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Just occasionally, the monkeys are in a great spot for taking pictures. When it happens, it's hard to stop taking pictures :)
Contemplative Geoffroy's Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi), an endangered species at Belize Zoo in Belmopan, Belize
Monkey at Bristol Zoo, taken in September 2010.
Canon EOS 30D and Canon 70-200mm f/4 L lens.
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I adopt a Capuchin Monkey called Peppy, who lives at the Monkey Sanctuary in Cornwall, near Looe. Go and visit them - or see www.monkeysanctuary.org