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Monkey Head Nebula
Total exposure: 42 mins
Light frames : 253 x 10"
Filters: Dual band filter (OIII and Hydrogen Alpha)
Telescope : ZWO Triplet refractor
Taking a stroll around Kandy lake and families of wild monkeys where running about searching for food. this one just happened to stop and pose for the camera.
The many species of monkey have varied relationships with humans. Some are kept as pets, others used as model organisms in laboratories or in space missions. They may be killed in monkey drives when they threatened agriculture, or used as service animals for the disabled.
In some areas, some species of monkey are considered agricultural pests, and can cause extensive damage to commercial and subsistence crops.[7] This can have important implications for the conservation of endangered species, which may be subject to persecution. In some instances farmers' perceptions of the damage may exceed the actual damage.[8] Monkeys that have become habituated to human presence in tourist locations may also be considered pests, attacking tourists.[9]
In religion and culture, the monkey often represents quick-wittedness and mischief.
Folded from a 20cm square of elephant hide previously painted in one side with acrylics.
Diagrams in the author's book "Just a Simple Base"
The behavior of the howler monkeys is worth watching. I've learned that, when the keepers enter their enclosure to clean, the howlers move to a position up high, where they feel safer. They're cautious, but okay with the human presence. Here, Mojo is just yawning; this is not a threatening gesture.
On the other hand, I've noticed that the keepers don't make eye contact with the howlers while cleaning their apartment.
Agile and lean, capuchin monkeys weigh only 3 - 9 pounds (1.36 - 4.9 kilograms). The fur of the capuchin monkey varies, but is most commonly seen with cream or light tan coloring around the face, neck and shoulders. The rest of its coat is dark brown. The hair is shorter and darker on the capuchin's back than on other parts of its body. The face of this cute monkey will range from white to pink in color. The tail is long, covered in hair and is partially able to wrap around branches.
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My wife I loved the action that happened at Hacienda Baru rain forest when we found ourselves surrounded by Capuchin Monkeys just living their lives. Several times we were at eye level and within less than 10 feet of foraging monkeys. It is so interesting to be voyeurs of the lives of intelligent beings just trying to live the good life offered them by healthy forests. They were aware of us, but didn't change a thing in reaction to our presence. We were still and in awe.