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Monkey Bay

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  1. 1Monkey Bay

    Welcome to Monkey Bay, located on the southwestern side of Phi Phi Don, the larger and inhabited sibling of the Phi Phi islands. This small, secluded cove is famous for its resident population of Crab-eating Macaques (Macaca…

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  2. 2Primate Social Dynamics and Foraging

    The Crab-eating Macaques of Monkey Bay are members of a highly successful and widespread species in Southeast Asia. Their social structure is 'matrilineal,' meaning that females remain in their natal group for life, while males…

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  3. 3Coastal Ecology and Marine Life

    While the primates are the primary draw of Monkey Bay, the coastal and marine environment of the cove is equally worthy of scientific attention. The bay acts as a small, protected pocket along the rugged coastline of Phi Phi Don. …

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  4. 4Monkey Bay

    As we depart Monkey Bay, we are left to ponder the complex relationship between our own species and the natural world. Seeing the macaques in such close proximity is a powerful reminder of our evolutionary links, but it also…

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What is Monkey Bay?

Monkey Bay is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeNature
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates7.7444, 98.7675
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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