PRIMATES
Our close cousins
Our close cousins
This is a collection of photos of various primate species, including : lemurs, monkeys and baboons. Some are cute and cuddly, while some are aggressive and combative, but all bear a strange resemblance to human personalities.
These images capture scenes from their everyday life and social setting.
These images capture scenes from their everyday life and social setting.
Curious Mr. Lemur.
Bolivian Squirrel Monkey.
These cute non-aggressive monkeys are now an endangered species with only 3,500 remaining in the wild. The world population of this species was 200,000 in 1983 but has been declining rapidly due to deforestation, hunting and pet-trading.
A tribe of Baboons follow their leader ( the dominant male ).
The king and his cronies.
Gossip girls.
The women and children huddle together as the aggressive dominant male comes closer.
The king observing his kingdom and loyal subjects.
