Chlorocebus pygerythrus
The Vervet Monkey has a black face with white fringed hair around it. The body of this monkey is gray. They can be about 18 pounds when they are full grown. The females are usually around 12 pounds.
The Vervet Monkey is very agile and also intelligent. They are social and they enjoy living in groups that have over 70 members. They also form sub groups within those larger ones. Figs, fruits, flowers, and seeds make up the majority of the diet for the Vervet Monkey. They will also consume termites and grasshoppers when they have the opportunity to do so.
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