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Most people memorize vast open grasslands, when they hear about the Serengeti. That is where usually wildlife films are made. However, this film will show the not so well known part of the Serengeti: The bush and forests of the north west. These areas have the highest species diversity and the highest biomass in the park. One of the central characters will be an animal, that is virtually unknown to the public and very rarely filmed. Even many biologists are not aware, that it exists at all in the Serengeti: The patas monkey.
Patas monkeys are special in many ways: Compared to other primates they are fairly "non social" animals. They live in harems, led by one male only. The males are especially colourful, with bright orange and white fur and a remarkable red, black and white face marking. These markings indicate their rank and help to keep rivals at distance. However, the most striking feature of patas is their speed: They are the "greyhounds" amongst the primates and have been clocked at 55 km / h. If threatened by predators patas do not escape into trees, but scatter in the open, using their high speed running technique (which will be filmed with 100 frames per sec). Little is known about these monkeys from the Serengeti. In this film, a troupe at the Grumeti River will be followed through the film, along with the wildlife surrounding them - including baboons, vervet monkeys and crocodiles . Besides, many behavioural shots of the moneys will be filmed in a location in Kenya, where some patas groups are easier approachable.
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