A moment of affection between golden monkeys, while channeling Vermeer and the Old Masters.

The poignancy of this moment hit home when I learned that golden monkeys fear death from above. Their primary predators are eagles, which lift them out of treetops. As a result, goldens keep a keen eye above, in the same way that we look out for cars while crossing the street. Being watchful and alert for a loved one is just part of what they (we) do.

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