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Viewing orangutans in their natural habitat is a sight to behold. They are among the most intelligent primates and have distinct behavioral characteristics. There are only two species of orangutans in the world, both found in South East Asia. On the island of Borneo, Bornean orangutans reside while their cousins, Sumatran orangutans live on the …
The mountain Gorilla is usually the species of gorilla that is found in the countries of Rwanda and Uganda. These countries are located in the central and eastern parts of the large peninsular African continent. Rwanda and Uganda are both countries with mountainous forests that have a humid and tropical climate for most of the …
India, with its diverse terrain and habitats, has a rich biodiversity that supports a wide range of primates. Some prefer forests, others live in grasslands, some even live in deserts, while some species prefer being close to human settlements. We discuss some common and some uncommon primate species of India. Gray Langur These are large …
The diverse terrain and vegetation of Africa, from dense forests, sprawling grasslands, to deserts, offer habitat to over two hundred different species of primates. Different primate species enjoy varying weather and food sources and therefore prefer specific regions of Africa. We discuss some of the most notable species of African primates below. Chimpanzee These …
Madagascar is unlike the popular African game-viewing destinations; no savannahs or places that are teeming with mammals here. Instead, there are dense forests, spotting wildlife here means trekking through these forests. Professional guides accompany you on a wildlife-viewing expedition, and it is fun to walk through the dense forests. There are no big cats or …
SHORT SUMMARY Target species – Mountain Gorilla Country – Uganda or Rwanda National Parks – Bwindi in Uganda, Volcanoes in Rwanda Access – 2-4 hour drive from nearest airports Altitude – 8,000 to 13,000 feet Mode of travel. – Trek through dense forests with rangers Time allowed with Gorillas – Upto 1 hour Safety risks …
The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is special in many ways. For one, it hosts India’s only ape species – the hoolock gibbons, and Northeastern India’s only nocturnal primate – the Bengal slow loris. Then, very unusually, it is an isolated forest tract set amidst tea gardens and small villages, unlike most of the Indian forests which are often connected …
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