The Thomas’s leaf monkey, also known as Thomas’s langur, is endemic to northern Sumatra (meaning, of course, that it isn’t found anywhere else on earth). I saw quite a few of these guys while there, but not many at close range. I was told that they were hunted for meat throughout much of their range, so obviously weary of humans (as they should be). In Gunung Leuser National Park, however, they are protected, so therefore a bit more agreeable. I liked their spiky hair and the fact that they seem to have an upside down mustache on their chin. Quite fetching I thought. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 800, f/2.8 at 1/80th of a second
——- The verdict is in
——- We should be shunned
——- By wildlife everywhere
——- Through respect and grace
——- We may preserve if not replace
——- The gifts that we have
——- Sqandered .
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The Thomas’s leaf monkey, also known as Thomas’s langur, is endemic to northern Sumatra (meaning, of course, that it isn’t found anywhere else on earth). I saw quite a few of these guys while there, but not many at close range. I was told that they were hunted for meat throughout much of their range, so obviously weary of humans (as they should be). In Gunung Leuser National Park, however, they are protected, so therefore a bit more agreeable. I liked their spiky hair and the fact that they seem to have an upside down mustache on their chin. Quite fetching I thought.
——- The verdict is in
——- We should be shunned
——- By wildlife everywhere
——- Through respect and grace
——- We may preserve if not replace
——- The gifts that we have
——- Sqandered .
That’s a monkey which comes complete with hairdo and makeup!
Love the white mascara!