Monkeys of Jaipur — they are funny, but they are a terror; they are stealers and nasty. People literally run inside their homes, and close all doors and windows seeing these monkeys, because open doors and windows mean invitation for the monkeys to steal away refrigerated items, grocery, fresh fruits & vegetables, and everything these monkeys can steal and eat. If you don't allow, they will tear your clothes, scratch you, bite you!
Monkeys of Jaipur - Babies and mother
The funny terror monkeys I photographed were a bit away, and did not look like those stealers in groups. I cautiously snapped some photographs. It was a family of 4. They were relaxing.
Monkeys of Jaipur - Baby hiding behind leaves
Usually, these monkeys travel in huge groups, and are unstoppable. They have at least one leader male called Bhadu by locals. He's the biggest one with reddest face and reddest base. Locals say that these monkeys are way more intelligent than you can think of them to be. In fact, the family I photographed was no less. In front of my eyes, they climbed the top of the bungalow, opened the water tank, had dips inside, etc.
Monkeys of Jaipur - Baby monkey is sitting like a cat
Monkeys of Jaipur - Baby monkey looking for something to catch
Monkeys of Jaipur - Baby monkey scratching its back
Monkeys of Jaipur - Bhadu stretching before rest
Monkeys of Jaipur - Bhadu - the terror
Monkeys of Jaipur - Enjoying leaves
Monkeys of Jaipur - Foody monkey baby
Monkeys of Jaipur - Monkey family
Monkeys of Jaipur - Terror on prowl
That little monkey is so cute, especially the way it is sitting. Nice shots!
ReplyDeleteThere is this family of monkey which is a terror in our locality!
Gosh, Bhavesh, you got some fabulouos pictures. I'd like to see them but I would NOT like to have one bite me. Even though I've completed a pre-rabies series now, I would not have to undergo the rabies shots when I get to India!
ReplyDeleteI'll be in India Nov 19th after a two day visit to Seoul!
I guess this is the tribute we have to pay when we live too close to wildlife, especially this kind of animals that can find food in our house, but I also guess this is not pleasant at all... Nice shots you got!
ReplyDeleteLol we have those at our Toronto Zoo, and once they were doing these embarrassing things around like picking on their butts that we were laughing with tears in our eyes. Thanks for sharing your story, and hope all is well. Cute photos. Anna :)
ReplyDelete@ Neha: Really! It's very cute :) Their terror there too!
ReplyDelete@ RNSANE: Beware! They may bite if troubled or not cooperated with :) Welcome to India by the way.
@ chris: It's a mixed feeling for the locals to keep wildlife beside! I'm happy that you liked the photographs :)
@ Anna: Haha. Glad you liked the photos! All is well :)
Looking on
ReplyDeleteintrigued
at the different
modus operandi
for different folks,
the little one wonders
if
he is cut out for it.
False Bravado
Cunning,
Polite threats
Lies masquerading as truths,
Showing muscle,
and grabbing the goodies.
He scratches,
contemplating an internship.
A rustle of leaves
and fur,
and the leader arrives,
on the stage
beside him,
craving hot action,
and stretches,
mobilizing muscles and thoughts.
Watch me , young fellow,
and learn,
how to be an intimidating leader,
grabbing at will
what isn't his,
marauding dwellings
and people,
striding with a fake sense of
importance,
and when
the investigators come,
stand watching from a distance
with a look of concern....
No education, no degrees,
no appraisals, no retirements,
just enjoying the fruits
of the labour
It's just that
it is someone else's labour.
Nishkaam karma ...
I work
without expectation
of the fruit of my labour....
What to do ?
It simply falls into my hands.
Haha :)
DeleteAnd I have to say that you are very creative!
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ReplyDeleteYou always have such amazing posts
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