Monkey, Vervet

The South African Vervet Monkey is widespread across most of the country. In common tongue, this monkey is called ‘Blue ball’ due to the extreme blue testicles of the males.

Vervet Monkeys are active during the day and they stay on the ground and in the treetops. They feed on fruit, leaves, tubers, small animals and insects that they find on the ground.

During the day Vervet Monkeys form groups of 10 to 50 individuals with one or more males in the lead.

During the night several groups get together and sleep in special beds in dense trees, where they are protected from predators.

Due to its phenomenal eyesight the hunt is made difficult, and can present significant challenges.

It is advisable to shoot this wild species with a shotgun or .22 Magnum.

Side By Side Safaris exclusive hunting lodge is located in the middle of a hunting area for Vervet Monkey, and they may be hunted directly from the lodge.

 
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Facts

  • NAME: VERVET MONKEY

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: CHLOROCEBUS PYGERYTHRUS

  • WEIGHT MALE: 3,9-8,0 KG

  • WEIGHT FEMALE: 3,4-5,3 KG

  • MATING SEASON: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR