Primates green without envy
Vervet monkeys are sometimes called “green monkeys” for the slight green tint that their fur gives off when you see them from afar.
Vervet monkey
Chlorocebus pygerythrus
Status
Least Concern
Activity Period
Diurnal
Classification
Mammal
Habitat
Tend to live on the edge of forests, savannas, and shrublands. Their location is very dependent on access to food, water, and large trees for sleeping.
Range
Mainly found throughout eastern sub-Saharan Africa.
Life Expectancy
The average life expectancy is around 15 years. However, some vervet monkeys have been documented to live up to 30 years.
Diet
These omnivorous primates are known to spend time in urban areas where farmers have an abundance of crops.
Social Structure
Vervet monkeys live in large troops that are ever-growing. They thrive because of their unique communication systems and variation of calls, sounds, and body language.
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