Monkey Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong (with monkey sex)

We took a trip to Hong Kong and made it a point to see monkey hill. It's really worth the trip for something different. I have a terrific photo album at http://www.abettertrip.com as well as more information.

Yes, if you read the tags, I did catch some monkey sex. You'll have to watch the video to see it but the monkeys are definitely having a quickie.

From the wiki:

Kam Shan, or Monkey Hill to most locals, is a famous macaques kingdom in Hong Kong. The macaques are the largest group of mammals in the park. The most significant species occurring here are Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) and Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis). These monkeys are probably descendants of individuals released by pet owners, whereas wild macaque groups native to Hong Kong have almost disappeared due to habitat destruction and over-hunting. Apart from monkeys, this Country Park is also a shelter of squirrels and many bird species.[1] There are about 2,100 wild monkeys in Hong Kong, about 1,800 of them in Kam Shan country park.[2]

The park also provide habitat for forest animals found in few other parts of Hong Kong. Among these are protected species like the Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus). Other birds found in the park include the Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus), House Swift (Apus (affinis) nipalensis), Greater Coucal (Centropus s.sinensis), Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), Rufous-backed Shrike (Lanius schach) and Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius).[1]

Provided by: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kam_Shan...

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[David Muir]

I have been living in HK for 43 years and have never been to Monkey Hill, but will be going there today with my wife

[Kenneth Tin]

Enjoy the trip and do stay aware while you're there. I'd hate for you to get a bite! :)

[Wolfsbane909]

yeah i wouldn't recommend feeding thoese little fuckers, they gang up on u. Sure they are small but what are u going 2 do when they swarm u? Don't feed the monkeys, its a bad idea.

[Kenneth Tin]

Yep. Not only was I not feeding, but also my wife who was on camera was watching my 6. Worrying about monkey bite infections would not be fun. The monkeys are pretty sickly, from what I could see. Many had open sores, etc...

[Ronald Needes]

my degree is Biology - there could be a multitude of reasons! Pests! is highly likely robbing people, and bins and stuff.

I have the same problem in my city , except that its a seagull trying to steal your lunch!^_^ - as for MBK yes I ve been there just another shopping mall from what i seen = if your a bigger guy like me and they charge extra for bigger clothes:(

[Kenneth Tin]

There's one shop that specializes in big sized clothes there. I'm not sure but maybe on the 4th floor. Cargo pants run about $15usd not too bad, considering prices at home :D

[Kenneth Tin]

The NY Times had an interesting article about them Apparently they've become so dependent on handouts of food when they don't get them they form groups and raid people's homes. I guess they're considered a pest.

[Kenneth Tin]

Thanks! I had the embroidery done at MBK shopping mall in Bangkok. The store is called Seven Sisters. Very reasonable :)

[Ronald Needes]

maybe the monkeys are lured into the cage!with something they are in need of - perhaps food! a cage trap can be used for a multitude of reasons! maybe they are tagging them /studies/research(just an idea)

[Ronald Needes]

nice personal touch with the bag name tag!