Sunday, 8 October 2017

Monkey see, monkey do



While in Thailand, on a beach on one of the many islands in Phang Nga Bay, I learnt that monkeys eat crabs and oysters, and are excellent swimmers. Apparently this is common knowledge. They use tools to crack open the oysters. This massive monkey was on the beach we visited, slurping away. Given the size and the ferocious teeth, I zoomed closer, and stayed a safe distance. I know how quick they are on land and didn't want to test the speed in water.








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34 comments:

  1. Carol @Comfort Spring Station9 October 2017 at 13:33

    He's a big guy!

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  2. NCSue9 October 2017 at 13:39

    Great photos of this fella.
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/10/beauty-on-wing.html

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  3. Photo Cache9 October 2017 at 16:13

    They are incredible creatures. I wish I could watch them all day.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  4. Alycia~Quiltygirl9 October 2017 at 17:38

    That is crazy - they are so big! I had no idea they ate crabs and oysters!

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  5. Murthy K v v s9 October 2017 at 19:22

    Nice captures.Have a great day.

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  6. Sandee10 October 2017 at 05:42

    I learned a lot about monkeys. I had no idea they has such good taste in food.

    Hope you had a fabulous Silly Sunday. ☺

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  7. Spectrum Mum10 October 2017 at 12:43

    How clever are they using tools and I am glad you kept a safe distance those teeth look big! Great shots 📸 Thank you for linking up to #PointShoot 🌟

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  8. stevebethere10 October 2017 at 13:09

    I love watching monkeys they are fascinating and funny This one would probably love all the best restaurants ;-)

    Have a primatetastic week & thanks for brushing by :-)

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  9. Karren Haller10 October 2017 at 14:58

    Their eyes are so human like, they amaze me.
    Great photos!!
    Stop by: OMHG Wednesday Party

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  10. Intelliblog10 October 2017 at 16:41

    Delightful photos, Lydia. It's so sad to see in your title "Where the wild things WERE". Unfortunately it's so true and we are seeling less and less pockets of wild places where nature can be observed in its pristine state.
    Thanks for joining the Travel Tuesday meme.

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    1. Lydia C. Lee10 October 2017 at 17:17

      Except I'm the wild thing in that title...but yes, I get your point.

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  11. gluten Free A_Z Blog10 October 2017 at 17:34

    Very interesting. I know nothing about monkeys and have really not seen them in the wild. He is a big one!

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  12. Anonymous11 October 2017 at 01:53

    A lovely collection of photos

    Thank you for linking up

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  13. Quirky Homemaker11 October 2017 at 06:00

    I didn't know that fact! Great photos. I would have kept my distance, too!

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  14. NanaHood11 October 2017 at 07:57

    How cool is that! Thanks for linking up at NanaHood!

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  15. Annette11 October 2017 at 08:36

    Great wildlife photos, well done!
    #PointShoot

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  16. elizabeth11 October 2017 at 09:34

    What great photos!

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  17. Lisa Pomerantz12 October 2017 at 12:29

    Super shots, and I could be there watching them all day long! #pointshoot xoxo

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  18. Angie12 October 2017 at 15:59

    Great shots - that tail is amazing!

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  19. likeschocolate14 October 2017 at 05:28

    What a wonderful day! Great shots!
    http://travelingbugwiththreeboys-kelleyn.blogspot.com.tr/2017/10/kassel.html?m=1

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  20. Melbourne Australia Photos15 October 2017 at 07:07

    Lovely money shots, Lydia!
    Thank you for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme.

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  21. Fun6024 August 2020 at 23:00

    I had no idea they were good swimmers. Great shots.

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life)30 August 2020 at 17:11

    I would absolutely love to see these! I knew they could use tools ... they have good taste (I love oysters , but could use a monkey to open them ))).

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  23. Rambling Woods30 August 2020 at 18:07

    I didn’t know that fact either...

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  24. Kirsi schreibt16 September 2020 at 22:54

    How exotic is your post for me ... thanks for the shots and the informationen,
    Greetings from Germany
    Kirsi

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    1. Lydia C. Lee17 September 2020 at 00:39

      It was very exotic for me too - and feels so long ago and distant now...

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  25. Elkes Lebensglück16 September 2020 at 23:40

    What an experience with the monkey, great scene as he gleefully feeds a crab. I would have been careful there too!
    Great and interesting photos!
    Greetings Elke

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  26. Jutta.K.17 September 2020 at 01:27

    These are really great photos of monkeys!
    And the wonderful detailed photos are great
    Thank you for the link to "Nature Thursday"
    I was really happy about it.
    best regards

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  27. Bernhard18 September 2020 at 06:43

    nice images for this monkey

    Best regards
    Bernhard

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  28. Sandee30 November 2020 at 13:00

    Monkeys have good taste in seafood. Yummy.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ♥

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  29. Hairballsandhissyfits.com5 December 2020 at 12:38

    so cool! Ferocious looking fella!

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  30. eileeninmd28 August 2021 at 13:24

    Hello,
    I would keep my distance from any wild critter. The monkey images are great, wonderful sighting and photos. Take care, have a great day!

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  31. Sandee6 September 2021 at 14:23

    Awww, so cute. They can throw things. I know first hand.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ♥

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