Species: Squirrel Monkey | Location: Napo River, Loreto, Peru, Peru
While setting out for an excursion, we suddenly noticed a troop of squirrel monkeys passing by, from tree to tree over the flooded forest floor. As our boat began to maneuver to allow us better observation, I spotted one squirrel monkey gripping onto the base of a tree. I focussed my 300 mm lens with the squirrel monkey becoming ever clearer and just as I snapped my first photo, she streaked across my camera's view and provided me with this unique, in motion photograph as she found her next momentary resting spot.
About The Photographer
As a wildlife educator, I am naturally gravitated towards wildlife and the outdoors. I have been all my life. Growing up near my grandparents farm, always being encouraged to learn about animals, trips to the local zoos, and more all pushed me to where I am today. With some academic experiences studying neotropical primates in Costa Rica as well as gaining professional experience as a primate and big cat keeper, I was fortunate to move into the position I am in today where I have the opportunity to travel to the Amazon rainforest for a conservation and education program through my employer. Not only does this provide me with great photographs, it also provides me with motivation and many incredible memories that I do my best to share with the world through my Instagram account - @adamdouai
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