a tender moment by mickuk50
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morning all :o)
it seems i took 238 pics over last weekend mostly at south lakes wild animal park ,i did`nt realise i`d took so many :o)..
this is a pic of a mandrill ,mother and baby .i managed to get a bit of information for you.
This is the largest of the monkeys, it lives in Africa from south of the Sanaga river in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Congo.
It grows to a shoulder height of up to 508mm . It can weigh up to 54 kg when fully grown.
This monkey has a dramatic coloured face area and the buttocks are also bright lilac.
The Mandrill is usually found in thick rainforest. Generally large adults spend most time on the ground with smaller females and juveniles preferring the trees.
They feed mainly on the ground searching for fruits, nuts, other plant material, mushrooms, invertebrates and occasionally small vertebrates.
They live in groups of around 20 individuals with one large adult male. Occasionally they get together in harems and form troops of 200 animals or more.
The record longevity of Mandrillus is 46 years. The gestation is 7.5 months and usually one young is born. This species is under growing threat in the wild from loss of habitat and bush meat trading.
have a great day and thanks for looking .take care
mick
Comments (45)
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
auntietk
What a sweet shot! :) I'm looking forward to more of the 238!
uk601
oh wowwww..... what a sweet shot.
JeffG7BRJ
You have to go a bit further to beat Alan Mick, he took 400+ at Crich, and I took 395. lol. Excellent capture of this colourful primate cuddling its youngster, she is holding that tight you can hardly see it. Alan and I are hoping to be going to Chester Zoo later next month, I don't know if you have been but it is quite a large place, I will have to get in touch with them to reserve an electric chair because I would not be able to cover the site otherwise. I used to love going there at one time but I have not been since Emma was a baby, about three I think so thats about 18 years ago. I'm looking forward to going. Superb work with this one, I look forward to the rest of the best. Bravo!!!!! I've deleted about twenty of mine so far.
fredster66
238? Wow... very nice and this is a great shot my friend!
babuci
Such a sweet moment. Amazing mood.
saretta
Funny pose and expression,lovely capture and details dear Mick!!!!:-)
artaddict2
Great capture, a lovely tender moment, and what a pose sat on the post like that! I think my brother lives, not too far from here Mick, he lives in Barow-in-Furness, I've heard him say he has taken his family to this Wild-animal Park a couple of times.
Doriutz
Fantastic shot and wonderful mood :)
durleybeachbum
So aaaah! The long focal lenghth increases the lovely 'feel' to this superb capture.
G_Mansco
Very nice and sweet ;O)
TheAnimaGemini
Lovely, simply lovely Mick.You captured this sweet moment so fantastic.
timtripp
heart warming
Mad-Mike
Wow mick bud, this is an excellent post from you! what a very tender capture for sure, of her caring for her baby :0) and very cool info you dug up on this species! and wow! you did take lots there! I took 320 at Disneyland last July hehe. very nice upload mick ~ have a great day!
tizjezzme
isn't that the sweetest thing .... beautiful capture.
aljaysart
Ohh Mick this is an excellent capture Mate and the title says it all. excellent well done i love the colours on its face.
Cytisus
Excellent shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JaneEden
Wow what a wonderful capture of the most tender moment Mick, thank you. I look forward to more please - hug Jane :o)
mairekas
So lovely! Fantastic moment! Very well done!
Janiss
Oh such adorable pose Mick... he is thoughtfull!;-)))... I adore!
MrsLubner
A stellar capture! a magnificent shot. Perfect moment. I just am so amazed that she can look so relaxed and content with a pole up her...well... anyway, this is a really stellar shot!
vlaaitje
what a great expression.....
dhanco
What a precious image. Beautiful capture.
rockstrider
A very cute shot Mick! Excellent colours and capture!
lanemtripp
great shot..and thanks for the info on them. what odd ears though.oh yeah mick ...dont read my comment on asleighs last post...(smile)
hipps13
sweet capture
Fidelity2
It is a lovely masterpiece.
rainbows
A tender and beautiful shot mick, your title says it all. Beautiful work. Hugs. Di. xx
DCLEW2
Beautiful moment. They have great balance too. well done.
psycho56
this is sooooooooo beautiful. amazing shot!