Wildlife photographer William Steel captured this dramatic scene between two vervet monkeys in Botswana’s Gaborone Game Reserve. He stated that one was “apparently administering C.P.R.” A monkey was photographed preparing to perform CPR on another member of its tribe.
The vervet monkeys were photographed by wildlife photographer William Steel in Botswana’s Gaborone Game Reserve.
Despite appearing to be preparing to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on the unconscious female, the upright monkey is only taking advantage of a chance to groom the primate while she is laying down.
The photographer was amused as the female hurled herself to the ground in an attempt to attract attention, which she soon received.
“In what I can only characterize as spectacular fashion, the female monkey collapsed to the floor, with both legs and arms stretched wide,” William, 28, added. “At first, I couldn’t figure out what was going on, but as I took up my camera, another monkey sauntering in grabbed the monkey on the floor by the lips, and appeared to perform C.P.R.”
Instead of being in desperate need of oxygen, William believes he saw the monkeys acting human-like.
Mr Steel, who lives and works in Botswana, continued, “On consideration, I believe the act was all a plea for female attention.” The troop has a distinct and vital hierarchy, and its social group, like people, is mostly founded on “if you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.” Grooming is a major factor in the formation of bonds. “I’ve seen this compassion extended to assist clean wounds and even nurse in.jur.ed troops.” “In my opinion, this compassion may occasionally be a.b.us.ed by attention-seeking individuals. It was a fun occasion to photograph.”
