#Primates

[chaotic-inaturalist-images]

devious. diabolical. despicable.

Formosan Rock Macaque, photographed by Jurga Motiejūnaitė (Source)

[strawhatwife]

im creating an army

[orcinus-veterinarius]

Woman at the zoo: Why do they look so sad? 😔

Sign literally 10 feet away:

[amnhnyc]

Looking for fashion inspiration? Check out the red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus). The markings on this primate’s legs resemble bright red trousers. This colorful monkey can be spotted in the forests of Cambodia and Vietnam. It’s a picky eater that closely inspects food, such as fruit and leaves, before consumption. What does it look for in a meal? Unripe fruit is preferred, along with younger leaves, which are easier to digest than older ones.

Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

[snototter]

A dusky leaf monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus) and its infant in Malaysia. Infants of this species are born orange/blonde, which fades as they age

by K.L. Chew

[gr33rdraws]

nakula the worlds most beautiful proboscis monkey

[babyanimalgifs]

Amber the orangutan at the Louisville Zoo asked to see my one month old baby

(Source)

[etchif]

love this animal. the griller

[pangeen]

" Dance of the Sifaka " // © Alvaro Cubero

[have-you-seen-this-animal]

This animal was requested!

[artofmaquenda]

The Lovers

This drawing is a tribute to the shared origins of humanity, a reminder of the ancient ties that bind us across time. In contemplating deep time, the vast stretches of history that have shaped us, I feel a profound sense of connection to those who came before us, whether our direct ancestors or other early hominids. The Neanderthals, along with other early hominids, coexisted with us and were not so different; they loved, they dreamed, and they faced the world with curiosity and wonder. This connection is even imprinted in our DNA, a living testament to the bonds we share with these ancient relatives.

By reflecting on our similarities, I am reminded that the essence of our humanity has always been rooted in relationships, in the bonds we forge with others. This connection extends beyond just the human lineage, reaching back to the many hominids who once walked this Earth, and even to our living relatives among the primates. We are part of a vast, interconnected family, linked by our shared journey through deep time.

In this image, I seek to capture the timeless nature of love and the shared journey of our species and our kin. This is not just a story of survival, but one of enduring connection, of two souls meeting across the millennia. In their embrace, I see a reflection of our own struggles and hopes, a reminder that despite the passage of time, the essence of what makes us human and what connects us to all life, remains unchanged.

We are all part of a continuous, unbroken lineage, connected by the deep and ancient roots of our existence. Prints are available: https://artofmaquenda.etsy.com/listing/1786867243/the-lovers-lustre-print-hominid-sapiens Thank you all for your kind messages and support on my WIP posts! It took me a while to finally dive into this piece, but it just needed the right moment to come together. <3

The lettering is done by the kind Urukins / Antiqueuru

[howdymrfinch]

🐒⭐️one of my favourite personal arts recently!☁️🌈

( please do not re-upload my artwork for any reason! )

👼☁️✨️👼☁️✨️👼☁️✨️👼☁️✨️👼☁️✨️👼☁️✨️👼☁️

[junglegum]

did some head studies of great ape babies

[amnhnyc]

No, it’s not a muppet. This unforgettable primate, found in the mangrove forests of Borneo, is the proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus)! Also known as the long-nosed monkey, males of this species sport a distinctive drooping proboscis, which acts like a resonating chamber to amplify their vocalizations. Scientists think it’s a sexually selected trait—meaning that females prefer louder (and bigger-nosed) mates.

Photo: Agoes Suwondo, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons