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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Mom and Baby Howler Monkeys

High in the branches of a Benjamin tree, a mother Howler monkey moves through the canopy, her baby securely clinging to her back. She pauses occasionally to pluck and chew leaves, her movements deliberate and calm. The baby, wide-eyed with curiosity, reaches out now and then, trying to mimic her actions. As the setting sun filters through the leaves, dappled light casts a warm glow on the pair, illuminating this intimate moment in the heart of the Costa Rican forest.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Tambor Beach, Costa Rica
Camera: Canon EOS R6
Copyright: © Antonia Gueorguieva