Contemplation

I went to Chester Zoo last week with members of my family and because I was with family I didn't take as many photos as I normally would but of those that I did take I would say these are the best (although I will share some of the others in the next couple of days).

This handsome chap was sat in the shade, watching everything that was going on around him and I wondered what thoughts would be going through his head. I think his features are so expressive. 
 

Monkey Business

Not everyone is a fan of monkeys but I know that some of you love them and this little spider monkey is so flipping cute I had to share... 

He was sat making the most of the morning sun. He looks really thoughtful in this pose, or perhaps like he was waiting for a handout but actually he was sat on top of another monkey that he had been grooming. 

Leave Me Alone I'm Thinking

First of all a friend pointed out that the watermark on yesterday's pictures actually got in the way of the expressions which is what I had tried to show so I have edited them so they are less obtrusive so if you want a better look click on the link to yesterday's pictures and you will see what I mean.  If you didn't see them, now is a good time to look #justsayin'.

Secondly why do all these apes look so sad? 

The first two shots are of Sumatran Orangutans.  They were sat out in the wintry sunshine and the youngest one was playing and on the move (which is why it's slightly blurry) but the adult male looked properly fed up.

The third picture is of a Silvery Gibbon, he has the thickest and softest looking fur and a lovely face but such a sad expression.

The final two images are of Sulawesi Macaque.  These are really gregarious animals and there was a good number of them in the enclosure however this one seemed to prefer his own company. 

The new enclosures at Chester Zoo are really quite incredible and their inhabitants have lots of space, indoors and out with lots to keep them occupied so perhaps they're not sad, maybe they're just pondering what to do next.