We did not expect to see the very rare Raffles' banded langurs, but then Barry looked up and saw these butts in the tree!
In Singapore, we have 3 known types of monkeys. First, the common long-tailed macaque, which we've featured regularly. While cute, they are often considered a nuisance (like raccoons). The other two types are endangered and very rare, with an estimated 60 of each left in Singapore.
These guys are not only super cute, but they're extra jungle jumping agile!
We were not well-equipped to take pictures of monkeys swinging above our heads in the sunlight.
Singapore has done some work on the conservation of this endangered species, including creating monkey jungle bridges over the road.
Check out those tail muscles!
We found the langurs by climbing the secret jungle stairs,
Past the firmly embedded old bottle tree,
Afterwards we celebrated by using a traditional jungle stove. There's even a sign that shows you how to use it, and explains that Barry's possible ancestors, the Wong family, lived here.
We even found the jungle wok, which is the same vintage as the one Barry's living ancestors use!
