12 April 2014

Cheeky Monkey

As I've mentioned before, we frequently get monkeys visiting the gardens. Usually to raid the dustbins for the leftover McDonald's but at this time of year the mango trees are starting to bear fruit so that's an added attraction and makes appearances more frequent.

Relaxing on the lawn
Throne of Stone
I see too many with missing limbs, which I think is caused by snares or traps. Whilst the monkeys are protected within the Subic Bay Freeport zone, it would seem that it doesn't stop people from trying to trap them either for selling as pets, food or just as a vendetta because they raid the dustbins.  

This sorry looking chap has a missing foot