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Tag Archives: monkey forest
Children of the Forest
Another film posted by James Jefferies, made while he and Erin Ranney were filming in Phana. This film gives a close-up view of the interactions between monkeys and humans in Phana. Unlike the relationship between these two sets of primates … Continue reading
Welcome in Phana
I boarded a plane in Johannesburg, South Africa not knowing what to expect. Would the placement be legitimate, could I possibly be kidnapped upon disembarking the plane, would I be sleeping amongst mice and snakes? A lot of questions streamed … Continue reading
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The Magic of Don Chao Poo Forest, Phana
Don Chao Poo Forest, in Phana, Amnat Charoen Province, is regularly described as a ‘magical’ place. Residents of Phana who regard the forest as the home of the village’s guardian spirit, might not find this surprising. The forest itself may … Continue reading
Nomadic Monkeys
Most of the approximately 1,000 long-tailed macaques that live in Don Chao Poo Forest, Phana, can be found in the forest itself. There are two or three places where visitors often provide them with food. Many of the monkeys wait by the main … Continue reading
Monkeys and Mushrooms: A Day’s Work before Breakfast
I have been starting the day by visiting Phana Hospital for the past week. We have often heard that the hospital is somewhat plagued by monkeys but when we visit to count them we rarely see more than 4 or … Continue reading
Twins born to Long-tailed Macaques in Thailand
A pair of twins were born in Don Chao Poo Forest last year and once or twice recently I have thought I have seen them but it is very difficult indeed to distinguish individual monkeys and particularly so when they … Continue reading
More forest fauna
Elizabeth has produced some more striking photographs of forest fauna. We are awaiting confirmed identification but in the meantime, enjoy the photos!
Newly discovered fauna in the Monkey Forest
Using the term ‘Monkey Forest’ in this post may be misleading because what I am celebrating here is species that have not previously featured on this website and which we were unaware even existed in the forest. There are a … Continue reading
Reporting a pregnancy
Pregnancies are all too common among the population of long-tailed macaques in Don Chao Poo Forest, Phana. But today I spotted a young female whose pregnancy we have been waiting for. She is the monkey with a severe curvature of … Continue reading
I just met a girl …
A beautiful friendship? Just the pictures (taken this morning) and the captions will tell this romantic tale.
Thai Monkey Forest 