Vervets live in troops and use different alarm calls for eagles, leopards and snakes. They are common around lodges and campsites.
Primates
Vervet Monkey
Chlorocebus pygerythrus
A small grey monkey with a black face and sky-blue skin.
Size
3-8 kg
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Fruit, leaves, seeds and insects.
Habitat
Woodland, savannah and riverside forest.
About the vervet monkey
Did you know?
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They have different alarm calls for different predators.
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Males have bright blue skin on their scrotum.
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They are quick to steal food.
When to see it
Seen all year round; the best sightings depend on where you are.
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