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The Troop

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June 12th 2010
Its amazing how soon you can tell the monkeys apart, they all have their own distinct look and personality. I will introduce the top monkeys in the troop and some of the other characters, and of course my favorites. The top two males: Mr No Hands - was rescued by Karen in area of Knysna, he was the alpha male of a wild troop, but had both hands chopped off by a trap, he healed & recovered (with ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Plettenberg Bay

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After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... ... read more