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.
Adult male Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) feeding in mangrove forest. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
Young female Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) resting in mangroves. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
Female Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) in mangrove forest. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) leaping across a narrow river. Menanggol River, Kinabatangan, Sabah, Borneo.
Adult male Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) resting on mangroves. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
Adult male Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) resting in mangroves at sunset. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
Silverback Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) emerging into Langoue Baie, Ivindo National Park, Gabon, Central Africa.
Silvered Langur (Presbytis cristata) feeing on flowers. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
Female Silvered Langur (Presbytis cristata) carrying very young infant (less than 2 weeks). Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
Female Silvered Langur (Presbytis cristata) carrying young infant. Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo.
Slow Loris (Nycticebus coucang) at night. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo.
Slow Loris (Nyctiicebus coucang) in rainforest at night. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo.
