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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Family Bonds

Nestled in the bustling village of Ubud is a sanctuary for long-tailed macaques, welcome to Monkey Forest. I was lucky enough to take such a peaceful and intimate photo of a grooming moment in a family. It is quite remarkable to observe the familial bonds and reliance on community in other species other than our own.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Ubud, Indonesia
Copyright: © Catalina Garoafa