Best Buds

© Kathy Salerni

Best Buds

Uploaded: May 12, 2015 | Entered: July 20, 2015 18:18:19

Description


The decision was made to move Frank to the Safari Park to get Monroe and Frank together and buddied up as youngsters so they can live together when they get older in a bachelor troop, if the need arises. Gorillas typically live in single male/multiple female troops; with a 50:50 birth ratio, there are always more males than females that need a social group in which to live. Therefore, some all-male troops must be established. This type of troop also occurs in the wild where it is generally a transient type of social dynamic.

Allowing Frank and Monroe to bond now also provides a tremendous amount of enrichment as well as growth and development opportunities for the little guys. Frank and Monroe have become best buds and have tons of fun together.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 240.00 mm, Model: NIKON D750

Comments

Nadia Paul May 13, 2015

They do seem to be bonding well - beautiful capture with wonderful light Kathy! #1617674

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 13, 2015

Outstanding capture and info Kathy! #11301328

Jeff Sielski May 13, 2015

Awesome capture Kathy! #11301375

Leslie McLain level-classic May 13, 2015

Fantastic capture and interesting info, Kathy. #11301380

M Pettijohn May 13, 2015

wonderful capture and details #11301404

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 13, 2015

Love the tones, lighting , clarity & endearing display of affection, Kathy. Great info too! #11301424

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic May 13, 2015

Wonderful capture and information Kathy!,
Amalia #11301630

frank w. degenhardt May 13, 2015

Added to my favorites because it is beautiful and the story make it that much more special. Frank and Monroe do have that special bonding going on as your gorgeous picture here shows. Exceptional work, am hoping to see in the Winners Circle, deserves to be Kathy. #11301735

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 13, 2015

What a wonderful portrait of Frank and Monroe, Kathy! I liked your story too! #11301806

Ellen Hodges May 13, 2015

Strictly a fabulous capture with very interesting info, Kathy!! #11301880

Joy E. Cobb May 16, 2015

It's Bro Code. :) Beautiful light, detail, and story, Kathy. #11302820

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