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Vervet Monkey Mom Feeding Her Baby While Being Groomed By Another Monkey
Vervet Monkeys are not everyone's favourite animal in the Kruger National Park, due to their naughty behaviour around rest camps and picnic spots. This is not their fault at all. Many visitors that visit the Kruger National Park feed the Vervet Monkey, and this causes them to become aggressive, and very tolerant of humans - which often leads to entire troops being put down... So sad.
On a happier note, this video was taken in Letaba Rest Camp, and shows a baby Vervet Monkey feeding from its mom, while she is being groomed by another Vervet Monkey. In the background of this video you can hear the characteristic sounds that the Vervet Monkeys make, including their alarm call, which is often an indication of a predator - especially Leopards, who are their main predators.
Vervet Monkey Social Structure
Vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) exhibit a complex social structure characterised by a combination of hierarchical and egalitarian elements. Troops typically consist of several adult males, females, and their offspring, forming cohesive social units. Within these troops, there's often a dominance hierarchy among males, which is established through aggressive interactions such as displays, chases, and physical confrontations. Dominant males enjoy priority access to resources such as food and mates, but this hierarchy is not rigid and can change over time, especially during periods of instability or when new individuals join the troop.
Females also exhibit a social hierarchy, which influences access to resources and may impact reproductive success. High-ranking females may have better access to food and protection, which can benefit themselves and their offspring. However, female hierarchies tend to be more fluid compared to those of males. Cooperation and alliances among females are common, particularly during interactions with other troops or in defence against predators. Overall, the social structure of vervet monkeys is dynamic, with individuals forming complex relationships based on kinship, alliances, and social bonds, contributing to the resilience and adaptability of their troop dynamics.
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