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Jungle Coexistence


Jungle Coexistence
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Copyright: Subhash Ranjan (sranjan) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 129 W: 33 N: 354] (1216)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-14
Categories: Mammals
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-07 18:53
Viewed: 367
Points: 2
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The photograph has been clicked in the thick forest of Dhikala, Jim Corbett National Tiger Reserve to highlight the coexistence of two different animals for mutual gains. A troop of Grey monkeys is seen enjoyiong the fruits on the Amla tree ((phyllanthus emblica) with herd of chital deer (Axis axis) eating the droppings of uneaten on the ground.

It is worth noting that an interesting relationship has been observed between herds of Chital deer and troops of the Norther Plains Grey Langur (Presbytis entellus), a widespread leaf-eating monkey of South Asia. Chital apparently benefit from the langurs' good eyesight and ability to post a lookout in a treetop, helping to raise the alarm when a predator approaches. For the langurs' part, the Chital's superior sense of smell would seem to assist in early predator warning, and it is common to see langurs foraging on the ground in the presence of Chital. The Chital also benefit from fruits dropped by the langurs from trees such as Terminalia bellerica. Alarm calls of either species can be indicative of the presence of a predator such as the Bengal Tiger.

Refer:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_langur
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To japiey: Hellosranjan 1 05-13 17:51
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Hi Subhash,

Good shot from the forest.
Excellent.

jp

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