Vervet Monkey Habitat
The Vervet Monkey is one of the most common species of monkey in Africa. Vervets are characterized by their long arms, black feet and black faces with flairs of white hair on the side. They are a member of the "guenon" family of monkeys, according to the Vervet Monkey Foundation.
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Africa
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The Vervet Monkey is found throughout Africa, from Senegal to the southern tip of Africa.
Environment
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The Vervet is "adapted to practically all wooded habitat, except for rainforest," according to the Vervet Monkey Foundation. It prefers living amongst Acacia trees, near rivers and streams.
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Dwelling
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The Vervet can dwell on the ground, but escapes from predators by climbing into trees, where they also sleep.
Living Near People
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The Vervet has learned to exploit humans near its habitat by scavenging from farms, garbage bins and even stealing food from tourists.
Territory
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The Vervet Monkey has a territorial range of 180 to 960 square km. According to the Isle of Wight Zoo website, this territory can depend on the size of the Vervet family or troop.
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