Primates
Whether it's an inquisitive marmoset, curious macaque or cautious apes, there is no denying how "human" all of them are. Not surprising really, as they, like ourselves are all Primates. Despite ranging in size from a diminutive mouse lemur to a testosterone-fuelled silverback gorilla, primates all share common traits (e.g. grasping hands and binocular vision) that evolved foremost for an arboreal lifestyle. And today, the tree-tops remain their quintessential domain.
This selection of Nick's work is mainly from Africa, India and South East Asia and included, prosimians, monkeys and apes. Nick hopes, in the future, to spend more time photographing New World primates. The Lemurs, which are also primates, warrant their own portfolio in the Madagascar section.
Hanuman Langurs (Semnopithecus entellus) play fighting. Bandhavgarh National Park, India.
Young Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) feeding on ripe figs (Ficus sp.). Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo.
Long-tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis) grooming. Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo.
Adult male Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) feeding on mangroves. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
Adult male Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) feeding on mangroves. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
Adult male Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) foraging amongst mangroves at low tide. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
Adult male Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) leaping across a narrow river. Menanggol River, Kinabatangan, Sabah, Borneo. SPECIALLY COMMENDED Gerald Durrell Award for Endangered Wildlife: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2003.
Adult male Olive Baboon (Papio anubis) feeding on young Impala. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya.
Adult male Olive Baboon (Papio anubis) feeding on young Impala. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya.
Young Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus) studying hand, Sepilok Rehab Centre, Sabah Borneo. (Captive).
Male Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus) in forest canopy. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo.
Adult male Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) in mangrove forest. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
