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Silver leaf monkey

Trachypithecus cristatus

Photo by thormmama
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Field Notes

Description:

The silver leaf monkey is an old world monkey that lives in the mangroves. The mangroves are located in Malaysia and thailand. They are passive and loving monkeys.

Habitat:

Deep lush forests called mangroves located in Asia

Notes:

These monkeys are the most loving creatures I have met. The females take shifts of caring for the young. Iff the mother leaves her baby another female will nurture the babe until the mother comes back. The babies are bright orange

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How awesome! The first monkey looks like he has a mustache. Awesome spotting!

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PublishedJanuary 27, 2012

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