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Makumba Picks his Breakfast

Makumba Picks his Breakfast

Dominant silverback Makumba- from his namesake group in Dzanga-Ndoki NP in the Central African Republic- uses his weight, balance, and reach to pick indoya frui...
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Dominant silverback Makumba- from his namesake group in Dzanga-Ndoki NP in the Central African Republic- uses his weight, balance, and reach to pick indoya fruit.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 6400 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 150/1

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Jul, 2016

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