Answer to a question about the different monkeys here. They have official names, but the locals call them the black face, brown, red, and white. The white monkeys are the snow monkeys that come to the McLeod Ganj altitudes in the winter to escape the snow of the high Himalayas. When I was there they had already gone back to the higher mountains. I cannot remember if I was told that it was the red or brown who were dangerous, but I think it was the red. The black faced ones were the ones who jumped all over our car just outside of Ranakpur, Rajasthan. Finally, as Lakhu said, the ones that sit by the side of the road waiting and watching are the ones to watch out for, regardless of colour/name.
Monkeys here are as numerous as squirrels are back home. However, I am still very wary of any monkey because they are quiet, sneaky, and fast. I would much rather share the street with cows. The cows are gentle creatures, probably because they know that no one is out to harm them.....classical conditioning?
Monkeys here are as numerous as squirrels are back home. However, I am still very wary of any monkey because they are quiet, sneaky, and fast. I would much rather share the street with cows. The cows are gentle creatures, probably because they know that no one is out to harm them.....classical conditioning?
Do you remember how Adela hated monkeys?
ReplyDeleteYes, you are so right. I remember it well. This trip I didn't even think to ask about that issue. Thanks for reminding me.
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