I took this photo only one block from our Langosta beach condo. This is the main road that runs along the beach. Although howler monkeys are common in Costa Rica, it is very rare to see them as pedestrians. This is the only time that I have seen howler monkeys on the ground rather than up in the trees.
The reason this mother and child were on the road is that she could not leap from the tree branches across the road, and the rest of her pack had gone from one side of the road to the other. This demonstrates why it is important to keep trees in the community even as there is more development in order to maintain the habitat and paths of travel for the monkeys.
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15 comments:
I think it's the first time I see a howler monkey on the ground. Great capture, Dave, and a great entry on the theme too.
Good one Dave. That little one is holding on for dear life.
super cool take on theme day
Great shot. Gives added meaning to having a monkey on your back.
What a great shot!
Now that is a whole different pedestrian!
Probably the most unique pedestrian today! Great capture and take on the theme too.
I'm glad you were ready. The canopy is as important to Costa Rica as the ground and the sea.
Fantastic capture, Dave.
Excellent take on the theme!
That´s the way to do it!:)
Well seen and a good choice for the theme day image.
Fantastic capture Dave, you're tight I sometimes wonder if we really give serious thought to the damage we do when we randomly clear large areas of bush and trees. 'Howler' sounds kind of scary, are they aggressive monkeys?
great one for this theme day. Would have loved to see that.
Too bad we are destroying so much of the planet! Loving care of a mother!
Love these pedestrians! And what a lesson; trees aren't only important for the wildlife...
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