Amid the vast savannahs and acacia trees of Kidepo Valley National Park live vervet monkeys, small, lively primates that are instantly recognisable with their grey fur and blue-green faces. Their curious nature and social behaviour make them one of the park's most fascinating residents.
Vervet monkeys live in close-knit groups with a clear social hierarchy. They communicate through sounds, facial expressions and subtle movements. In the morning, you will often see them sitting in the sun, grooming each other or playing with their young among the tall grasses. Their combination of playfulness and alertness reflects the rhythm of the savannah: always balanced between relaxation and vigilance.
This photo collection captures the essence of the vervet monkey: from intimate portraits in which their expressive eyes take centre stage to dynamic scenes of play and interaction in the warm African light. A tribute to an animal that embodies both the gentleness and vibrancy of African wildlife.
                                
 Scotland - Small River through the Scottish LandscapeRick Massar
Scotland - Small River through the Scottish LandscapeRick Massar Scotland - River through Scottish LandscapeRick Massar
Scotland - River through Scottish LandscapeRick Massar Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar Madagascar - Sunrise in Zafimaniry villageRick Massar
Madagascar - Sunrise in Zafimaniry villageRick Massar Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar
Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Thick-billed Euphonia - A colourful singer from the rainforestRick Massar
Thick-billed Euphonia - A colourful singer from the rainforestRick Massar Eye contact in the jungle - The magic of MgahingaRick Massar
Eye contact in the jungle - The magic of MgahingaRick Massar Between bamboo and fog - The life of the golden monkeyRick Massar
Between bamboo and fog - The life of the golden monkeyRick Massar Golden movement - Playful residents of Mgahinga National ParkRick Massar
Golden movement - Playful residents of Mgahinga National ParkRick Massar Between sunlight and leaves - The enchantment of the golden monkeyRick Massar
Between sunlight and leaves - The enchantment of the golden monkeyRick Massar Colour and life - The magical world of Mgahinga's monkeysRick Massar
Colour and life - The magical world of Mgahinga's monkeysRick Massar The jewel bird of the savannah - Warbler in his elementRick Massar
The jewel bird of the savannah - Warbler in his elementRick Massar Between dust and grass - Uganda's gentle giantsRick Massar
Between dust and grass - Uganda's gentle giantsRick Massar Majestic steps - Elephants in the golden lightRick Massar
Majestic steps - Elephants in the golden lightRick Massar Sunset over Kidepo - The breath of the mountainsRick Massar
Sunset over Kidepo - The breath of the mountainsRick Massar