A day in the life The world is a book; those who do no travel only read one page (St Augustine of Ippona)

My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

MALAYSIA | Saturday, 5 November 2011 | Views [1178]

Proboscis monkeys are among the most critically endangered primate species in the world, suffering dramatically from the loss of habitat. Proboscis monkeys are sociable and playful, living in large groups of several families. Their shrills fill the air around the riverbanks in the Sungai Kinabatangan, especially in the afternoon. They love leaping from tree to tree; despite their portly appearance they are extremely agile.

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Egrets are very common, but still enchanting in their elegance. They are most active at sunset. They are often found fishing over rivers. This egret took flight as our canoe approached, giving me the possibility of capturing its elegant takeoff.

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Nighttime is when the jungle world really come alive. Many jungle animals, big and small are active at night and the air is filled with the chorus of a million voices. It is also the time when small creatures such as this tree frog are more likely to be seen; protected by the darkness, they climb tree trunks to catch insects

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A day in the life The world is a book; those who do no travel only read one page (St Augustine of Ippona)

My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

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