Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops)

The vervet monkey is a medium to large African monkey, approximately 18 to 26 inches (cm) in size and weights around 7 to 17 pouinds )kilos). They are grey or slightly greenish-grey in colour, however the face, hands, feet and the tip of their tail are black. They also have a white band on their forehead which makes them easily identifiable.

They feed on leaves, flowers, fruit and other such vegetarian foods, however they also consume small insects to small birds or rodents.

They inhabit East Africa near a source of water, and of course trees.
 

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