Camera Critters is hosted each Saturday by the lovely Misty.
I'd like you to meet a Patas monkey from the Houston Zoo.
I'd like you to meet a Patas monkey from the Houston Zoo.
The Patas monkey is probably the fastest primate on earth, its long legs giving it a tremendous loping stride. Speeds reach up to 35 mph. They are highly terrestrial spending most of their time on the ground. The species has a wide distribution in the savanna and woodlands areas across sub-Saharan Africa from the western tip of Senegal to East Africa.
The conservation of patas monkeys is critical because of their already small population size, limited geographic range and the current destruction of their habitats. Hunting by humans has increased progressively, especially in West Africa. Hunters kill patas monkeys for meat in the Ivory Coast. The mountain Nuba people and tribal groups also hunt patas monkeys. Many farmers and plantation owners shoot these monkeys when they raid their crops. Patas monkeys are collected and sold as pets or they are sold to medical research institutions. Over 1000 patas monkeys are collected per year.
I think I'm in love!
Happy Critter Day!
Happy Critter Day!
Such noble faces...usually I am afraid of monkeys, but this one makes me smile...
ReplyDeleteSnap: What a cute little fellow, love the ears.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, beautiful markings. Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteCool looking monkey! I do not believe I have seen these monkeys in the zoos around here.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very handsome Monkey - which I've never heard of before. Very interesting - i do hope they won't disappear from their natural habitat.
ReplyDeleteHe's a heartbreaker for sure :o)
ReplyDeleteVery handsome! I'd not heard of them, but what interesting info.
ReplyDeleteVery cute animal! The ears make me think of a cat. I hope they're smart enough to adapt and survive.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me weep to think what people do to these magnificent creatures. Thanks for spreading the knowledge.
ReplyDeleteSuperb photos! The third one is a great portrait!
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Great photos, Snap. Was there a fence? We have Patas at Denver Zoo, too. Hope you and Mr Dragon have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info about these monkeys. They are handsome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a face!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool guy - thanks for all of the info in him very interesting - perfect for CC!
ReplyDeleteHis face is so cute! Great markings!
ReplyDeleteNeat shots!
What a beautiful monkey! thanks for visiting my blog and opening my eyes - I never thought of butterflies as magical, but now I see they are.
ReplyDeleteHe is lovely, it is so sad that they are hunted though. :(
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog. :)
Of course something that adorable would have to be exploited! sigh
ReplyDeleteI love the little tufts on the ears. I always learn something new at your place :O)
Ohmigod, this critter is amazing!How different!I would like to visit a Zoo someday, I've never visit a place like that.Looks funny!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful pictures and story.
purrs and love
Luna - WE LOVE LUNA
He's adorable! You got some nice shots! I wanna hug him, lol!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteYou captured some beautiful photographs of an extremely beautiful animal.