This baby howler monkey seems rather large to still be hitching a ride on his mother's back. I would think that the mother should tell him that it is time to swing and jump from branch to branch on his own.
I guess this is yet additional evidence of the theory of evolution, as teenage monkeys can be lazy, too.
This week we are showing photos from Tanzania on our Viva la Voyage travel photo site, featuring photos of elephants and giraffes, including some teenage elephants fighting.
Must be having difficulty leaving the nest.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I know lots of kids that don't want to leave home and head out on their own! It's an epidemic!
ReplyDeleteSometimes moms have to to give the young ones a nudge to get them to go out on their own. It looks like this child is old enough to go it alone.
ReplyDeleteDave, this is an adult monkey that has already graduated from college and returned home where there is no rent and the food is good.
ReplyDeleteI have a 'monkey' of my own who's about to climb off my back Dave :))) I'll miss her :(
ReplyDeleteMom is Mom :)
ReplyDeleteI like this.
Ha, great scene.
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