Old World Monkey Collection (#4)

Purple-face langur, 18th century artwork C013 / 6575
Purple-face langur (Trachypithecus vetulus). This monkey is endemic to Sri Lanka. 18th century painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere

Silvery lutung, Borneo C013 / 4789
Silvery lutung (Trachypithecus cristatus cristatus). Also known as the silvered leaf monkey, silvered langur and silvered monkey. This species has a distinctive tuft of hair on the top of its head

Trachypithecus cristatus, silver leaf monkey. Males skull. Catalogue reference 1909.4.1.5

Trachypithecus delacouri, delacours langur
Skull of Trachypithecus delacouri, delacours langur. Type specimen catalogue number 32.4.19. Male

Simias sp. pig-tailed monkey from Sumatra
Illustration from Gleanings of Natural History (1758-74) by George Edwards (1694-1773)

Cercopithecus mona, mona monkey
Mounted skeleton of a mona monkey

Colobus polykomos, king colobus
Mounted skeleton of a king colobus monkey

Pygathrix nemaeus nemaeus, red-shanked douc langur
Portrait of a red-shanked douc langur, native to north and central Vietnam, east-central Cambodia and possibly in China. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Colobus guereza, guereza
Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Papio hamadryas, hamadryas baboon
Hamadryas baboons, one adult male, one juvenile and one adult female. Plate 11 from Symbolae Physicae section: Zoologica I. Mammalia by Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg (1795-1876)

Barbary Macaque / Ape - Gibraltar - Europe
RD-208 Barbary Macaque Monkey Gibraltar - Europe Macaca sylvanus Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Silver leaf langurs (Presbytis cristata) eating leaves. These primates are found in Thailand, Western Malaysia and Borneo

Orphaned guenons. Moustached guenon (Cercopithecus cephus) (right) and a Mona guenon (Cercopithecus mona) (left) clutching each other. The parents of both monkeys were killed for the bushmeat trade

Long-tailed macaque mother and baby
Long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) mother and baby. This monkey is also known as the crab- eating macaque, but its diet is far more varied than that name suggests

Langur monkeys grooming
Langur monkeys (Semnopithecus sp.) grooming each other. Langur monkeys are distributed throughout the Indian subcontinent and the Malaysian peninsula

Yawning olive baboon (Papio anubis) also known as the anubis baboon. This baboon lives in troops of up to several hundred individuals of all ages

Mona guenon (Cercopithecus mona). Photographed at Limbe Wildlife Centre, Cameroon, Africa

Olive baboon (Papio anubis) also known as the anubis baboon. This baboon lives in troops of up to several hundred individuals of all ages

Pregnant long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis). This monkey is also known as the crab-eating macaque, but its diet is far more varied than that name suggests

Baby baboon (Papio sp.) chewing a stick. Baboons are old-world African monkeys. They live in troops of between 5 and 250 individuals

Langur monkey (Semnopithecus sp.) running on a log. The langur monkey is distributed throughout the Indian subcontinent and the Malaysian peninsula

Baboons grooming (Papio sp.). The female baboon at left is checking for ticks and other parasites from the on the larger male baboon

Silver leaf langur (Presbytis cristata) eating leaves. This primate is found in Thailand, Western Malaysia and Borneo. Adult silver leaf-langurs have metallic grey fur and a crest of spiky red hair

Juvenile chacma baboon (Papio ursinus) searching for food in a bush. This species of baboon has a varied diet consisting of plants, invertebrates, crustaceans, small birds and mammals

Southern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina) in captivity. This monkey is native to the forests of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Photographed in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Golden langur monkey (Trachypithecus geei). The golden langur monkey is an endangered species and has an estimated population of around 10, 000 individuals

Chacma baboon digging
Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus) digging for insect grubs. The chacma baboon has a varied diet consisting of plants, invertebrates, crustaceans, small birds and mammals

Captive crested black macaques (Macaca nigra) grooming. This monkey is also known as the celebes crested macaque and it is native to Sulawesi and the neighbouring islands in Indonesia

Chacma baboon mother and young
Chacma baboons. Female chacma baboon (Papio ursinus) carrying an infant on its back. This species of baboon inhabits scrub, woodland and semi-desert environments in southern Africa

Chacma baboons grooming. Juvenile chacma baboon (Papio ursinus) grooming an adult female. This species of baboon inhabits scrub, woodland and semi-desert environments in southern Africa

Rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Female rhesus monkey with its young. This monkey is also called rhesus macaque. It is found throughout Afghanistan, northern India and southern China

Artwork of twelve catarrhines, 1870
Twelve catarrhines. Historical artwork of twelve apes and Old World monkeys, from the 1870 edition of Ernst Haeckels The Natural History of Creation

Primate finger bone, SEM

Golden monkeys

Ruwenzori black-and-white colobi (Colobus angolensis ruwenzori). This Old World monkey is a subspecies of the Angolan colobus

Ruwenzori black-and-white colobus

Primate ear canal, SEM

Chacma baboon grooming pair
Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus) grooming pair. One is removing ticks and parasites from the other baboons fur and skin. Grooming is an important and regular social activity

Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus) resting. Photographed in the Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Artwork of twelve catarrhines, 1870
Twelve catarrhines. Historical artwork of twelve apes and Old World monkeys, from the 1870 edition of Ernst Haeckels The Natural History of Creation. These drawings are not entirely accurate

Crested black macaque and baby
Crested black macaque (Macaca nigra) and baby. This monkey is also known as the celebes crested macaque and it is native to Sulawesi and the neighbouring islands in Indonesia

Zanzibar red colobus monkeys. Young Zanzibar red colobus (Piliocolobus kirkii) suckling from its mothers teat. The Zanzibar red colobus, also known as Kirks red colobus, is endemic to Unguja

Zanzibar red colobus infant. Young zanzibar red colobus (Piliocolobus kirkii) monkey peeping out from under its mother. The Zanzibar red colobus, also known as Kirks red colobus

Zanzibar red colobus monkey in a tree. The Zanzibar red colobus (Piliocolobus kirkii), also known as Kirks red colobus, is endemic to Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar archipelaga

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"Exploring the Old World Monkey: From Gibraltar to Borneo and Beyond" A glimpse into the old world of monkeys takes us to Gibraltar, where the Barbary Macaque reigns supreme in its natural habitat. Journeying further east, we encounter the majestic Proboscis monkey, a symbol of Sabah's rich biodiversity in Borneo. Amidst the lush rainforests of Borneo, a couple of Orang-Utans swing effortlessly through their treetop domain, showcasing their incredible adaptability. Rewinding time to 1928 at London Zoo, a Northern Plains Gray Langur captivates visitors as it sits gracefully on a perch within its enclosure. In an enchanting black and white photograph from 1924 at London Zoo, a Macaque perches upon a rock with an air of wisdom and curiosity. An old-world monkey finds comfort in the hands of its keeper at London Zoo – an endearing moment that speaks volumes about our connection with these fascinating creatures. Unusual yet captivating, an albino Old World Monkey dons a cozy sweater while residing at London Zoo during July – reminding us that even primates appreciate warmth and care. Venturing beyond Europe's borders to Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park reveals the mesmerizing Golden Monkey - an endangered species thriving amidst breathtaking landscapes. Witnessing Chacma baboons drinking from pristine waters in Botswana's Chobe National Park showcases Africa's wild beauty intertwined with these ancient primates' existence. Traveling across Asia brings us to Japan's Yamanouchi and Jigokudani Monkey Park where we witness heartwarming scenes as a mother monkey nurses her young amidst serene surroundings. 11 & 12: Delving into history through artistry by Henry Ogg Forbes unveils two remarkable species.