Chimpanzees are fascinating animals, so close to us, socially and physically (98% common DNA after all) no matter what bible extremists might say about evolution. But to get to see such a beautiful specimen…
one might have to walk for hours in a tropical forest. Machete is a common helper for the guide.
But sometimes it takes 10 min on a trail like this to spot them. There even have been cases of chimps coming to camps…
These chimpanzees in Mahale have been habituated by decades of researchers studying them so they don’t run away. As opposed to Jane Goodall’s approach, these Japanese scientists didn’t interfere, they just watched. In turn visitors can approach safely with risking their life.
A rare spot where sun goes through the thick canopy. For once I could use comfortably a 100 asa slide film.
Even when the light looks fine, it is usually not. Look at the long rain drops showing a typical slow shutter speed.
We were here waiting for the little stars to come down the branches and drink in the river.
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