Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Patrick Corning (United Kingdom)

Monkey moment

'Last year I went on holiday with my parents to Costa Rica. Monkeys used to pick fruit from the trees around our villa. One day, these squirrel monkeys climbed on the balcony rails. They stayed for a long time, so I had time to take some pictures of them playing.' Squirrel monkeys are one of the smaller New World species, those living in Mexico and northern and central South America. They live in large groups, but split into smaller groups during the day to feed on berries, fruits, seeds, insects and small invertebrates. Like many New World Species, they are vulnerable to habitat loss.

Nikon D50 + 75-300mm f4.5-5.6 lens; 1/40 sec at f5.6; ISO 200; tripod.

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