Blak faced Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops)
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Details of Blak faced Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops)
Different species can be found. To the right you see the most common, with a gray-yellowish fur, a black face and a black tail-tip. These monkeys live in large herds on the savanna.They are not picky about their meals, they can eat just about anything!
Short Overview
Height: M 45 cm; F 80 cm
Weight: M 7 kg;F 5,5 kg
Active: Diurnal
Habitat: Savannnah and bush riverine forests
Food: Fruit, berries, flowers, bark, insects, nestlings, small mammals
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