Primatology Collection (page 2)

Monk saki monkey in a tree. Monk Saki monkeys (Pithecia monachus) live in western Amazonian forests. Unlike most South American monkeys, they do not have prehensile tails

Brown titi monkey in a tree
Brown titi (Callicebus brunneus) monkey in a tree. This New World monkey is found in is found in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. Photographed in the Amazon Rainforest, Peru

Gray mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus) in a tree. Also known as the lesser mouse lemur, this species of primate is found in western and southern Madagascar

Indri n a tree
Indri in a tree. Indris (Indri indri) are the largest of the lemurs, with their bodies reaching up to 90 centimetres in length

Squirrel monkey in a tree
Squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) in a tree. This monkey is native to tropical South and Central America. It is exclusively arboreal, and very rarely descends to the ground

Squirrel monkey picking fruit in a tree
Squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) picking fruit in a tree. This monkey is native to tropical South and Central America. It is exclusively arboreal, and very rarely descends to the ground

Diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) jumping. This arboreal lemur is found in eastern and north-eastern Madagascar. It is one of the largest of the lemurs

Ring-tailed lemur in a spiny forest tree
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) in a spiny forest tree, or Madagascan ocotillo, (Alluaudia procera). This lemur inhabits the rocky mountains of south-western Madagascar, living mainly on the ground

Gray woolly monkey feeding in a tree
Gray woolly monkey (Lagothrix cana) feeding in a tree. This primate is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. Photographed in the Amazon basin, Peru

Coquerels sifakas in a tree. Female Coquerels sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) in a tree with her infant. This lemur is found in the rainforests of Madagascar, where it feeds on fruits, flowers

Saddle-backed tamarin (Saguinus fuscicollis primitivus) in a tree. Photographed in the Amazon Rainforest, Peru

Human evolution, conceptual artwork
Human evolution. Conceptual artwork showing how behaviour observed in modern chimpanzees, such as digging roots out of the ground, may be similar to that used by early humans

Coquerels sifaka in a tree. Coquerels sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) is a lemur found in the rainforests of Madagascar, where it feeds on fruits, flowers, bark and leaves

Ring-tailed lemurs. Female ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) on the ground with its baby. This lemur inhabits the rocky mountains of south-western Madagascar, living mainly on the ground

Common brown lemur. Close-up of the hand of a common brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus). This lemur is found in north-western areas of Madagascar and on nearby islands

Red titi monkey in a tree
Red titi (Callicebus cupreus discolor) monkey in a tree. This New World monkey is found in is found in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. Photographed in the Amazon Rainforest, Peru

Toque macaques C017 / 3786
Toque macaque. Close-up of a toque macaque (Macaca sinica). This Old World monkey is endemic to Sri Lanka. Photographed in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Mountain gorillas C014 / 0990
Mountain gorilla. Mother and baby mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) in a forest. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda

Macaque and langur C017 / 3787
Macaque and langur. Toque macaque (Macaca sinica, left) grooming a grey tufted langur (Semnopithecus priam thersites). This behaviour is seldom reciprocated by the tuftef grey langurs

L Hoests monkey (Cercopithecus kandti). L Hoests monkey (Cercopithecus kandti) is a herbivore and eats fruit, mushrooms, roots and leaves

Toque macaques C017 / 3781
Toque macaques. Family of toque macaques (Macaca sinica) grooming each other. This Old World monkey is endemic to Sri Lanka. Photographed in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Toque macaques C017 / 3779
Toque macaques. Group of toque macaque (Macaca sinica) on the ground. This Old World monkey is endemic to Sri Lanka. Photographed in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Toque macaque family C017 / 3784
Toque macaque family. Toque macaques (Macaca sinica) are endemic to Sri Lanka. Photographed in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

Chimpanzee C014 / 0975
Chimpanzee. Male chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) eating in a tree. Photographed in Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0993
Mountain gorilla. Baby mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) in a forest. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda

Chimpanzee C014 / 0974
Chimpanzee. Male chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) sitting in a tree. Photographed in Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda

Tanzanian black-and-white colobus C014 / 0972
Tanzanian black-and-white colobus. Female Tanzanian black-and-white colobus (Colobus angolensis ruwenzori) monkey with her baby in a tree

Golden monkeys C014 / 0976
Golden monkeys. The golden monkey (Cercopithecus kandti) is found in the Virunga mountains of Central Africa, where it lives in social groups that can be as large as 30 individuals

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0985
Mountain gorilla. Close-up of the foot of a silverback male mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) in a forest. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0984
Mountain gorilla. Silverback male mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) sitting in a forest. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0987
Mountain gorilla. Young mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) picking its nose. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0988
Mountain gorilla. Silverback male mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) eating. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda

Mountain gorillas C014 / 0992
Mountain gorilla. Young mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) socialising in a forest. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda

Prehistoric humans, artwork
Prehistoric humans. Computer artwork showing prehistoric humans travelling across a frozen land

Rhesus monkeys at an Indian temple C017 / 9075
Rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) by a pool at the Galwar Bagh ( monkey temple ) at the Ramgopalji complex, part of the Hindu pilgrimage site at Galtaji, near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Nilgiri langur C017 / 9077
Nilgiri langur (Trachypithecus johnii). This monkey is found in southern India, including the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats. It lives in groups of around 10, feeding on fruit, shoots and leaves

Nilgiri langur (Trachypithecus johnii). This monkey is found in southern India, including the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats. It lives in groups of around 10, feeding on fruit, shoots and leaves

Rhesus monkey drinking water from a tap C017 / 9073
Rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) drinking water from a tap. The tap requires a spring-loaded nozzle to be lifted in order for the water to flow

Rhesus monkey drinking water from a tap C017 / 9074
Rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) drinking water from a tap. The tap requires a spring-loaded nozzle to be lifted in order for the water to flow

Rhesus monkeys grooming C017 / 9072
Rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta), with one grooming the other. Social grooming in monkeys involves removing dead skin, debris and insects from the skin and fur

Rhesus monkeys grooming C017 / 9071
Rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta), with one grooming the other. Social grooming in monkeys involves removing dead skin, debris and insects from the skin and fur

Primates, 19th century C015 / 6090
Primates, 19th-century artwork. Shown here are an orangutan (upper left), a lotong mother and baby (upper right), a proboscis monkey (lower left), and a baboon (lower right)

New World monkeys, 19th century C015 / 6091
New World monkeys with archaic Latin names, 19th-century artwork. At upper left is a howler monkey (Alouatta sp.). At upper right is a coaita or spider monkey (Ateles sp.)

Vervet monkey C015 / 6501
Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) on standing. These monkeys are native to Africa. They are found mostly throughout Southern Africa, as well as some of the eastern countries

Vervet monkey C015 / 6500
Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) on sitting. These monkeys are native to Africa. They are found mostly throughout Southern Africa, as well as some of the eastern countries

Vervet monkey C015 / 6499
Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) on a tree trunk. These monkeys are native to Africa. They are found mostly throughout Southern Africa, as well as some of the eastern countries

Vervet monkey C015 / 6498
Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) running on the ground. These monkeys are native to Africa. They are found mostly throughout Southern Africa, as well as some of the eastern countries

Mohol bushbaby C015 / 6487
Mohol bushbaby (Galago moholi) in a tree. This small primate is found in woodlands in southern Africa, and can reach body lengths of 17 centimetres. Photographed in Harare, Zimbabwe

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Primatology: From Western Lowland Gorillas to Chimpanzee Skulls" Step into the captivating realm as we delve into the astonishing diversity and complexity of our primate relatives. Witness the majesty of a Western lowland gorilla, its stuffed specimen C016 / 4880 serving as a testament to their sheer power and grace. Venturing further, we encounter the enigmatic mountain gorillas - C014 / 0994 and C014 / 0983 - whose existence in remote habitats reminds us of nature's resilience. Their presence evokes both awe and concern for their conservation. Intriguingly, an orangutan seated while relishing a juicy fruit showcases their remarkable intelligence and resourcefulness. Meanwhile, mischievous squirrel monkeys flit through trees with boundless energy, reminding us of the playful side within all primates. Amidst this tapestry lies the white-bellied spider monkey gracefully navigating tree branches, while a brown capuchin monkey peers curiously from above. These arboreal acrobats exemplify adaptability in diverse environments. Beyond observing these incredible creatures, primatology extends its reach beyond biology alone. Economics research merges with conceptual artwork to explore how primate societies mirror certain aspects of human economic systems – an intriguing parallel between two seemingly disparate worlds. Delving deeper into our evolutionary past, artistic renderings depict Paranthropus boisei anatomy (artwork C013 / 9582) alongside Homo ergaster (artwork C013 / 9576), offering glimpses into ancient hominin species that once roamed Earth's landscapes. The crested black macaque captures attention with its striking appearance – showcasing nature's penchant for uniqueness even within species boundaries. Finally, a chimpanzee skull reveals intricate details such as brain dome, eye sockets, deep flange protruding jaw with large canines when viewed from the side, reminding us of our shared ancestry with these intelligent beings.