In the Forest of the Colobus: At a Gambian nature reserve, troops of endangered monkeys--and numerous other creatures--enact a grand drama that plumbs the mysteries of life, death, and regeneration.

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  • Author(s): STARIN, DAWN
  • Source:
    American Scholar. Winter2024, Vol. 93 Issue 1, p16-25. 10p.
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    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the observations and experiences within the Abuko Nature Reserve, encompassing the lives of endangered red colobus monkeys and various other creatures. Topics include the diverse ecosystem within the reserve, the author's deep connection with the red colobus troop over three decades, and profound reflections on life, death, and the cycles of nature observed through the lens of the reserve's wildlife.