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Vervet Monkey

• Characteristic features
  The fur of the vervet monkey is grey white with a darker face. The skin of the young ones has a turquoise colour.
  
  
• Special characteristics
  These monkeys live in big groups of 6 to 20 animals together. To secure a safe sleep they climb into trees.
  
  
• Food
  Although being an omnivore the vervet monkeys mainly eat vegetarian. Leaves, flowers, berries, nuts and nodules are their favourites.
  
  
• Life expectancy
  Vervet monkeys can reach an age of up to 20 years.