Mother and baby of the Bossou study group, Guinea eating on the ground

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This series of photographs is taken of the Bossou study group in Guinea, West Africa. They are an habituated group having been studied for many years by scientists, interested in their tool using abilities. This particular troop is very adept at nut cracking as well as pestle palm pounding.

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Size: 3366px × 5050px
Location: Bossou, Guinea, West Africa
Photo credit: © Justine Evans / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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