Baby Vervet Monkeys Released To Troop - Documentary HD - Ep. 27

Episode 27 - Baby monkeys Joli and Peggy finally join Koko troop in the main enclosure. Orphan monkeys Merlin and Timothy move to a DnD intro enclosure. Injured monkey Stick joins Hannah and Elliot in the Engeltjie intro enclosure. Updates on the other orphan baby Vervet monkey babies in Skrow, Saav, Goliath and Gismo troops as well as lonely Janet in Disneyland. This is a reccuring nature documentary in HD about the lives of the cute baby monkeys at the Vervet Monkey Foundation in South Africa. New episodes every Thursday. The show is like something you would find on National Geographic or Animal Planet
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The Vervet Forest is a wildlife rehab series focused on Vervet Monkeys at the Vervet Monkey Foundation . The series showcases the process of taking orphaned and injured vervet monkeys through a foster mother program which helps these rescued orphan baby monkeys to be adopted by foster mother monkeys. The show is for fans of animal planet, nat geo, discovery and anyone who is an animal lover, loves animals and would like to be part of helping them get back to the wild.
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*These animals are not pets they are rescued wildlife undergoing a rehabilitation program at the Vervet Monkey Foundation in South Africa*

[@VervetMonkey]

Become more involved Find out about Volunteering : www.vervet.za.org/volunteer/volunteer_home.asp Make a Donation: www.paypal.me/vervet A monthly contribution helps sustainability: www.paypal.com/donate/?token=fzkqXY18xCVa8s97-IiOk6pj9b2zsubjgBEdRU97ecIadOVSnuqaVuIPFUMOaj2HipCFwW&country.x=GB&locale.x=GB

[@Suzetteofthewest]

I just came from a channel that has made me physically nauseated. Have you seen this? kzbin.info/door/aw0DPc5zbcXVuvZQ586Jqg This Child and her boyfriend somehow bought a vervet and they are treating it like a dog. I can't stand it.

[@VervetMonkey]

Yeah. I am aware, a few people have point it out and it makes me sick as well. It's a real shame because people like her promote the idea that its good to own a monkey. Sadly she's gonna be in for a big surprise when little boy max becomes a big aggressive and protective male monkey. Which will be terribly sad because she'll probably have him castrated and have his k9's removed. It really breaks my heart. Unfortunately its still legal to own monkeys as pets in the US, which is something we need to bring an end to. You'd think in this day and age people would be a little more clever and see the foolishness in doing such a thing, but I guess that's just wishful thinking.

[@cdnerin]

Aww I love how the baby (Luka, I think) is clinging to his foster mom -- that little tail wrapping around mam's just kills me. You all really have an amazingly good game plan & rhythm there. Great work!

[@stephaniewoods8132]

What a beautiful success story! How wonderful to see all the volunteers hard work pay off ❤

[@VervetMonkey]

:)

[@ameliahex4917]

Its so cute how they carrie their babies on their belly, and tail wrapped around mothers.

[@VervetMonkey]

Mistress Dahlia yeah! It’s the best, even better when a mom is trying to carry two babies at once and one ends up as a backpack. 😂

[@emilyckohl]

Wow, what a packed episode! It’s truly amazing to see the Foster Moms & other monkeys from the troops be SO gentle and considerate of the orphans. Merlin looks completely different than when he first arrived-what a transformation! Love seeing these updates.

[@cflanmac]

I have a special place in my heart for Merlin, and it's wonderful how the Vervet Forest folks have been able to give him a new life.

[@kimbo1926]

I wish these episodes were an hour long. I love these babies and mommies. It’s so cute.

[@VervetMonkey]

Kim R. 😊👍

[@emutak1218]

What an amazing story! You are doing such a great job! I was laughing about Skinny Mini, Skinny Mini Junior and Junior Junior, when you were talking about. 😁

[@VervetMonkey]

emutak1218 lol yeah! It’s the best naming system. 😁

[@Godluvs1000]

Uta Cologne High Uta ! I didn’t know you was a fan also. I love the Vervet Monkeys

[@zentierra7803]

And that's what it's all about...the successful re-integration of these orphaned babies into a wild troop. I bet that is wonderful to witness! Thank you also for using a Pay Pal system. It makes it so easy to donate 🐒❤️

[@VervetMonkey]

Zentierra agreed, it’s the best part of the process. You’re welcome and thank you for donating! Donations and volunteers are all that keep us functioning, so any contributions mean the world to us.

[@maryriemer0225]

Im absolutely appreciative to have a wonderful lil show like this to enjoy!

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you're loving it. 😊

[@JoelTavarez]

So happy Stick is doing much better. Yay for Joli and Peggy. Poor lonely Janet, truly wish I could take time off to volunteer and help all the Vervets

[@cd1673]

Awwwwe, my heart is so full ❤ You must be so gratified and I can't imagine your hearts aren't bursting. I know you all probably never say it but *you must be so proud* !!! 😆Happy dance 🎉 happy dance😎 (It's gotta be days like that one that makes the sad days a little better, remember that release day when you're down and frustrated.) 🐒❤

[@VervetMonkey]

Deffinitely. The releases are the most satisfying. And then the second best is walking past the troop weeks or months later and seeing one of the babies hanging out in the trees as if it were always out there with the troop. :)

[@ellenfusco3988]

You need to put more episodes on sooner. I look forward to these.

[@VervetMonkey]

Ellen Fusco hahaha I wish I could! It’s a lot of work and I’m doing every step of the process on my own. But maybe one day I’ll have a crew and we can produce even more content for you all. 😁

[@ellenfusco3988]

I look forward to that. You people do amazing work.

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you. :)

[@worship1fortoday]

Ellen, no offense intended but that was very rude, especially if you cannot understand how much time, toil, and effort goes into not only the little you see but what you don't see. Be glad Kyle is willing to take time to provide these videos to bring awareness. If for some reason you became aware of this project you and everyone else just needs to do something to advance the work for the ultimate safety and sustainability for these beautiful creatures. I have just recently discovered this channel and I was completely blown away!! The love and kindness is indeed rare and Kyle receives no income for all he does. Thanks to whoever reads this for allowing me to open my heart.

[@juliew1426]

Those little faces!! They look like little rock-a-billy singers w/their pompadour, widow's peak hair do.

[@ViancaKarina]

These babies are my new obsession! 😍 I’ll definitely be donating ♥️

[@VervetMonkey]

Vianca Solis awesome, that’s the kinda comment I love to read! 😁 Thanks for the support! ✌️

[@donnaoleksiuk9650]

I love your series so much !!!! In these days of darkness and distress with so many horrible things happening in the world, watching the love and tender care you bestow upon your little charges fills my heart with joy. Thank you so much for sharing all the precious moments with us. Very grateful. Love and blessings to you all, vervets and humans :-D

[@VervetMonkey]

Donna Oleksiuk 💚😊✌️

[@cnelson35]

Skinny Minny Junior Junior. Ha ha. Cute. I love this channel and seeing all the progress. Thanks for sharing.

[@judithmcnease4100]

Skinny Minny Junior Junior Junior, future baby, will have to be called Smee Jay 3. That would be a cute name! 😍😁 It's a lot easier than saying Junior three times! Lol

[@tabbycat6458]

I have watched 100's monkey videos, and this has been the most happy ending videos I've watched on u-tube. It's been a pleasure ty so much

[@lynnemarais]

Well done guys! What a wonderful integration of those two babies! Awesome!

[@VervetMonkey]

lynne marais thanks! 😁

[@lynnemarais]

Once my life is a bit more sorted I'd love to volunteer and/or donate

[@VervetMonkey]

Please do! :)

[@dannyslovebug]

Absolutely wonderful episode! The babies are adorable. Such a beautiful thing to see the 2 babies released into the larger enclosure with their new mommies! Blessings to you all for a job well done!

[@VervetMonkey]

dannyslovebug 💚

[@pamelahollier4365]

All is good, happy video, great news. Thank you!

[@VervetMonkey]

:)

[@kirra12]

Skinny Mini Junior Junior. I swear the naming system couldn't have been better.

[@VervetMonkey]

Kirra 😂 we’re all proud of that one.

[@aprilcampbell2225]

I can't wait for junior junior junior

[@rebekah3483]

Skinny Mini Trip Plus or Skinny Mini Quad could be next... I could have a blast naming these babies too!

[@ronnieway1]

I just cannot get enough of these videos!! I wish there were more. Anyway I just watch the other ones over and over.! Hehe.

[@VervetMonkey]

Ha! Awesome. I'm so glad to hear it. There will be plenty more to come :)

[@harassarah9551]

It always amazes me how the troop is so excited on the day of baby integration. I love seeing them all waiting at the fence, it reminds of when I go to Disneyland and if you get there before it opens and there’s the crowd of excited people just knowing what awaits them beyond the gate once it opens and you can see the joy, love, endless excitement and wonder of what’s to come in their eyes and I love seeing the troop so excited for their new babies every time and welcome with open arms, cuddles, all kinds of chattering and lip smacking it’s amazing!! ❤️

[@BloodyCamilla13]

“That damn river!” 😂 😂 😂 Just watched this in one day Wish they were longer. I’m so happy for Jolie and Peggy. Especially Peggy! She has come a long way.

[@VervetMonkey]

Kaely A hahahhaha, I’m glad you caught that lol. Yeah! Isn’t it wild to see Peggy go from terrified little screamer to confident member of a troop. Gotta love it! There will be plenty of more episodes coming every Thursday, also got some other videos for in between in the works and by the time this season is over, next baby season will be starting up! So don’t you worry, plenty more content to come your way. Please remember to like the videos and share with your friends. ✌️💚

[@jazminlopez503]

I love this channel, i hope everything keeps going well!

[@VervetMonkey]

Jazmin Lopez thank you! Please share it with your friends. There are plenty more episodes to come and of course by the time that ends, next baby season will be starting up.

[@lorrydriverdotcom]

Slowly working my way through your videos. Its so beautiful to see them leave with their new mothers and be introduced to the troop. The video of them all cuddling makes your heart melt. It must be intensely rewarding

[@ophelias4172]

OMG! Jerry is so big now!!

[@VervetMonkey]

Ophelia S right?! So fluffy. 😁

[@ophelias4172]

She's my favourite. But they're all so cute with those big eyes and the little noises they make. I'd just want to cuddle them all day long. Of course, I'd have to let them go to foster moms but while they were with me I'd be spoiling them rotten...lol.

[@VervetMonkey]

lol

[@anngifford9053]

I love it when the baby monkey uses it's tail to show affection and emotions. Both babies to me are showing how much they care for their new mom and for her caring for them. So very sweet

[@dianebishopogden2835]

More more more! Your vids are the best!!

[@VervetMonkey]

diane Bishop Ogden thank you!! 💚

[@aprillondon2711]

they way the baby looked up at kyle priceless!!

[@maiavanwaes7590]

congratulation for the release ! It was wonderfull to watch

[@VervetMonkey]

Maïa Van Waes 😊✌️

[@harassarah9551]

Merlins sounds of pure joy as he ate his food in his new enclosure waiting to meet his new Mom made my heart ♥️ happy and full of joy for him!! I’ve seen this episode a couple times and I still think this is one of my top 10 favorite parts out of all the seasons, I don’t know why they all love food but Merlin coming from such a depressing beginning to seeing him enjoy his food so much he wanted to sing about it and it was adorable!! I’m so happy for him living his best life !! ❤️ 🐵

[@williambuck9744]

You guys really have an amazing place there i could not think of a better way to help these babys great work guys

[@VervetMonkey]

William Buck ☺️

[@l-bird]

Wow, this video was so rewarding to see. Exciting new chapter awaits the little ones getting to join the big Troop family. I'm sure you've mentioned it, but how old are the babies who get to join the troops?... I'm pulling for the new guy (Pywoket??)... His name and Jr Jr, etc... I still get a kick out of all the names :)

[@VervetMonkey]

lbird 😊 I love the names too, the more creative they are the better imo. The babies have to be three months old before we allow the mothers to take them out into the troop, this is because it’s the age when the babies in the wild are allowed to venture from their mothers side, which in our case means the babies are able to go into the feeding cages to drink milk.

[@kellydouglas3761]

That is the best feeling ever. You all put in so much hard work and to see the success of the babies is the most prescious payoff of all your efforts great job everyone ❤️

[@lauramannina9684]

This was a great episode!!! Thank you so much!!

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks for watching :)

[@mctron22rd]

Happy day! The other monkeys want to hold and groom the new babies, the females are so loving to the new kids in the troupe! All The lip smacking just warms my heart! These foster moms seem like they know,that this is what they where born to do!

[@VervetMonkey]

It's the best when you get to see all their love shining through. :)

[@judithmcnease4100]

I loved this episode. So awesome!

[@thereseember2800]

Really enjoyed this! Thank you!

[@judithmcnease4100]

You guys have a D&D intro enclosure?! Omg that made my day. 😆😁😀

[@VervetMonkey]

Yup. It's short for Dino and Daniel. :)

[@VervetMonkey]

hahah I figured thats what you were referring to. Funny thing is that Tori just texted me referring to DnD troop as Dungeons and Dragons. LOL, a great coincidence. Maybe we need to start telling people it stands for Dungeons and Dragons! :)

[@lachandashawna1003]

Congrats to all the staff members on your first successful integration of the season.🎂🎂🎂🎂👏👏👏👏

[@VervetMonkey]

Lachanda Alexander 😁

[@annecorey607]

Beautiful babies with their mommies love you all very cute babies in this video thank you for sharing Bless you all good video .

[@VervetMonkey]

Anne Corey ✌️😊 Thanks!

[@zurcylil6311]

I just binged watched all of these episodes, and thank you so much for providing us with this content!!! I am so Interested in volunteering, hopefully, I will be able to do it in the future!!

[@VervetMonkey]

lily Yeah! That’s great to hear, I hope you can too! ☺️

[@sandramcdaniel4545]

I'm very happy you are dedicated to the care of these monkey's that can never be released in the wild! Thank you so much for educating people about not having these little monkeys as so called real babies!! They can't be tamed as adults. They should ban these animals as pets everywhere, except sanctuaries. I don't know where you are located. I would like to volunteer when I can. You see I've been very sick, and my life will end soon. I don't know, maybe I'd be best suited to volunteer in nursing homes with the elderly. But I'm interested In what you are doing. So far I've watched 8 of your video's in the past 16 hours. Like I said, you are doing a wonderful thing with these wild animals. Thank you for these videos. Very entertaining , and educational.❤ 3/27/19

[@serenshadow89]

I love this series, thank you so much for sharing it! 😍🤗 I've just finished marathoning through this season. I've subscribed and I'm looking forward to the next episode to see more progress for these babies. 😊 If you guys ever decide to start selling T-shirts and things like it, I highly recommend selling one that says, "Dave got a call." I think it's a pretty important and succinct line so far this season, and it's a great inside joke for you and your viewers! 😄

[@VervetMonkey]

Lisa Salyers hahahha, that’s such a good idea! I never thought of that one, Nice! 😁 Thank you for watching ☺️

[@melblack7412]

Wow, that's so exciting! Thank you for sharing all that :)

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks for watching. :)

[@LLMom-if5fs]

You guys and girls are great people keep up the great work God bless yous All

[@mimi2-3]

I absolutely love this channel and your videos. I have learned so much about the adorable vervet monkeys. I do have a couple of questions. I have watched all your videos more than once and do share them! I never knew that people get monkeys as pets by the moms being killed and sometimes the whole troop such as with a chimpanzee. When the babies finally get to the intro enclosure is there a certain length of time they stay with the foster moms before being taken out to join the troop, or is each case individual and depending on bonding etc? How do you keep track of who is who once they leave and are out with the troops? You do an absolute vital and amazing job!! I pray this foundation expands and that the local people realize how special these little guys are!! Thank you for the hard work! I can’t get enough of these videos and would rather watch these than boring tv!!! ❤️❤️ blessings to all!!

[@VervetMonkey]

Mimi 2-3 Mimi 2-3 Thank you very much! The babies can only go out into the troop at 3 months old. So if a baby is younger than that we have to wait, if they are older than three months when they arrive or meet a mom then it’s just a matter of waiting till they see ready. The reason for three months is because this is the point where the babies are naturally inclined and allowed to leave their mothers side, which in our case means they can walk away from mom and go inside the feeding cage to drink. I agree it’s totally insane how people just disregard the complexity of life and relationships in other creatures simply for their own vanity. We received a new orphan yesterday from some people who found her at two weeks old and decided to keep her as a pet. Now that she is six months old, she’s big and rambunctious and has teeth and they suddenly realized they couldn’t care for her anymore and didn’t have fun with it so they just showed up unannounced and literally dropped the baby on our doorstep and now we have to spend the time and money to rehabilitate her and get her accustomed to other monkeys who she is petrified of. And these people made no effort to help for her further care or support or anything, they just dropped her with us because now she’s an inconvenience, and of course they think they did the right thing, which in some ways they did, but they could have brought her here 6 months ago and made everyone’s lives easier, especially the little girls... it’s just sad how selfish people can be. But thank you for your kind words and I’m really glad you’re enjoying the show. 😊✌️

[@mimi2-3]

Vervet Monkey Foundation thank you for clearing that up for me. Can’t wait to see the new ones. You guys are awesome! I wish the laws were stricter and people were punished for having a baby as a pet!! Your videos have truly touched my heart!!

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks :)

[@conniecross1417]

I love your videos an I'm glad you all are there for theses babies an there foster moms .. you all have put your hearts into this... thank you all.....

[@Godluvs1000]

Thank you for vtaking care of these beautiful animals . I am so so glad you do it the way it should be instead of Pets or callings.. May God bless you!

[@cynthiadooley4961]

The babies are so sweet ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MoonmaidenNYC]

New monkey named "Piewaket" (spelling ?) LOL He's a cute little boy !! I think Merlin is doing amazingly well now !! Boy, was he a mess when first arrived !! You guys have done a superb job !! Yay, no more bandages for Stick !! (aka "Stick-in-the-mud" LOL) Fantastic !! Skinny, Skinny-Mini, Skinny-Mini Junior,-Junior-Junior... funny names LOL Awww Janet is all alone (aka Dammit Janet 😜LOL) Just kidding !! Absolutely marvelous to see Peggy & Joli being released into the bush !! 😊Successful integration indeed !! Thank you VMF for sharing this video with us!! 💞Vivi💞

[@VervetMonkey]

Moonmaiden NYC thanks for always being so invested in the episodes. I’m glad your loving following their journeys as much as I do. It’s Pyewacket. And believe me I’m just as excited about Merlin, be sure to check in on Thursday for our new episode (spoiler 🚨) Merlin and Timothy get moms in the next episode. 😁

[@MoonmaidenNYC]

VMF - Awww thank you for your kind words to me !! 😊You made my day!! Thanx for the spoiler 😉 LOL...Yay, Merlin & Timothy get moms !! Fantastic indeed !! 💞Vivi💞

[@jhholliday4966]

You have been rescued...good to see you back in an intro enclosure! About 3/4th through the book...it is interesting to compare the studies to 'our' Vervets...you need to write a book about the foster program. It still amazes me how much compassion they show toward the babies and know what they need...I thought the Baboon had carried you off; but all work and no play makes for a dull time...WARN ME NEXT TIME...I was going into DTs and other withdrawals from my Vervet fix...lol😲😉🤣😅...now, time to go back and watch that cute little ex-pet...the Vervet (I guess you pass too...

[@lisaoxenreider6139]

yay for Stick, I was really worried for a minute.

[@barbarageorge7848]

Love their little noises! 🥰

[@mariannelebris1424]

"2 down, 15 to go" good luck! Why do not the foster mums have babies of their own? Are they neutered or there is no male in the group?

[@VervetMonkey]

marianne le bris thanks! The troops are balanced proportionality for males and females. All the males are vasectomized because we are not a breeding facility, merely a rescue and rehab center. But you do get the occasional sneaky male who wanders into the property and does his best to cause some mischief.

[@robertamatchie5960]

Has one foster ever hert the baby's . Just wondering

[@ksealskimmer]

absolutely love these videos...4th time watching thank you

[@123456BRye]

really great how your system runs so smoothly, great job

[@VervetMonkey]

BryanS Thanks! It’s been a long time getting it to the place it is now. We’ve still got kinks in the system but for the most part it’s incredible to watch how well these moms receive the babies.

[@ashlysinfoandmusic8209]

They are the sweetest monkeys! I wanna go work and live there!!

[@stevedingman474]

Just awesome !

[@FilmerOfBobcats]

I chuckle whenever I hear the name "Panacur"! How did she come to be named after a worming medication?

[@VervetMonkey]

FilmerOfBobcats exactly for that reason. We give Panacur to the monkeys for deworming and so she was named as such. It’s a ridiculous name lol!

[@stormymartin8350]

I love the videos and what yall do what happen to groot he my favorite

[@VervetMonkey]

Stormy Martin Thanks! Groot’s there, I just briefly mention him in this episode because he and Zabana are still waiting patiently with Polar to go out into the troop.

[@thereseember2800]

so precious 💕

[@godisone07]

How is Goot doing

[@VervetMonkey]

godisone07 he’s great! He was in this episode briefly. He’ll be heading out into the troop pretty soon!

[@lindapelle8738]

Bravo you guys,,,,!!!!!!

[@diannebronson1063]

Poor baby but with care will get well stitck looks good and emma is a cutie and hana hopefully they all get mums

[@rebekah3483]

I'm sure it's just me and since I'm not there every hour of every day, but I'm having a hard time remembering which baby is which, what the name of the enclosure is they are in, and which mom and adolescents are fostering or helping with! They're every where! LOL! Thanks for the video and updates on everyone!

[@dispeaking1]

Once the babies leave with their moms, do they continue to interact or recognize their caregivers at all? Or is it a clean break with no further recognition or interactions?

[@VervetMonkey]

dispeaking1 generally by this point the babies are weary of humans. They dissolve their bond with us during their time in the intro enclosure when they have constant contact with the mom. There are some babies who are ex pets that have the tendency to be more communicative with humans once they are in the troop, and some individuals always stay interested in people. But there is no cut and dry answer for every monkeys, they are individuals just like us and their personalities and desires are unique to their history. There are a group of orphans from 2015 in Skrow troop who recognize me all the time because I filmed them so closely for so long and they constantly come over to the fence to investigate and get cheeky whenever they see me with the camera.

[@dispeaking1]

Thanks for the info.

[@shannonescott5732]

It amazes me how the foster moms (like human moms adopting human babies) love the babies as if they gave birth to them. It is a beautiful thing to see the babies that come to you flourish. Without you and everyone that helps there, it would be most likely probable that the babies have no future. God bless you all. I only have one question for you. If the foster mom isn’t the alpha female, when the foster mom and baby join their troop, has there ever been a situation where the alpha female ( or alpha male) didn’t accept the new baby in the troop?

[@VervetMonkey]

Shannon Escott Thanks! No there is never a problem accepting a baby into the troop, rather the more frequent scenario is that the alpha female ends up becoming a babies adoptive mother.

[@diannebronson1063]

Great that joelene and peggy have foster .mums

[@diannebronson1063]

Emma is adorable

[@FilmerOfBobcats]

Have any former orphans matured to the point that they are now adoptive moms?

[@VervetMonkey]

FilmerOfBobcats oh yeah, totally. A lot of the females in the troops that are adopting are former orphans. Like Buffy in Skrow troop. Also you gotta consider even if these moms didn’t arrive as baby orphans, a lot of them arrived as juveniles. Which in my eyes still sorta makes them orphans simply because of the fact that Vervets are so family oriented and losing your whole family and having to start fresh at any age is never easy.

[@victoriaharris740]

Wonder what they will call junior and junior junior's next sibling, I know.....(drum roll).......DAVE

[@VervetMonkey]

LOL

[@user-qp3cj7yh2c]

❤❤❤

[@susanmiller6023]

What music did you use in this video? I have bad anxiety and it calmed me.

[@lou5202]

Ohhh..I didn't know a bandit could be a girl..I thought they were all males..learned something new today..so what makes them bandits then if you don't mind me asking?

[@riyamukherjee1207]

Why there are so many orphan babies????? Where the original moms are?

[@stephaniewoods8132]

Being Positive they get killed by either the destruction of their forests or by hunters who shoot the moms

[@VervetMonkey]

Vervets are considered vermin in South Africa. People hit them with their cars, farmers shoot them, people use them for witchcraft and a lot of people keep them as pets. But during baby season there are obviously a lot more babies around and so a lot of those monkeys that are being killed by these various reasons are then found with a baby on their belly.

[@VervetMonkey]

It's what we spend every day of our lives doing here at the VMF. It's part of the reason why we created this channel, why we promote the sanctuary through social media and why we try to educate and bring as many volunteers here as possible. The only way to change the minds of haters is to show that the compassion outweighs the hatred.

[@riyamukherjee1207]

Vervet Monkey Foundation Thank you for this beautiful work. I am from India, please accept our well wishes.

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you for being so interested and taking the time to ask questions, it's much appreciated. Please share these videos with your friends, it helps spread the word. :)

[@FilmerOfBobcats]

As the male babies become mature, do you have to dart and recapture them for sterilization? What happens when you have multiple mature males in the enclosure?

[@glenpeterson2498]

❤🐒👌

[@josephclark7814]

👏👏👏👏

[@kalpsganvir]

skinny mini...😊😊

[@VervetMonkey]

kalps 😁

[@staceycarbary9871]

This has been my dream since I was a little girl! Its such a beautiful feeling seeing kindred spirits doing work like this. I looked online regarding volunteering and donations. Can I ask how hot the weather is?

[@VervetMonkey]

That's a great dream to have! :) The weather during baby season can be quite hot, generally it ranges from about 28 - 40 degrees Celsius (82 - 104 Fahrenheit).

[@sharondavis8393]

When they get adopted are any human hearts broken? Mine would be I cried giving away puppies once I'd gotten so close to them

[@megaroo6110]

So what does a wild vervet smell like?

[@chickensdontsurf2702]

Tail wrap! 9:08

[@kiki29073]

Y'all should give moms hormones to make them produce milk so they can nurse their new babies.

[@jceberle2724]

How come there are so many available foster mom candidates? Shouldn’t more of them have their own babies?

[@FilmerOfBobcats]

What do you use for your rehydration solution?

[@VervetMonkey]

its a mixture of a Himalayan salt solution, organic raw honey and filtered water.

[@melissabreuklander8160]

When these Foster babies suckle from their foster moms do they get milk from that or are they just doing that to pacify themselves?

[@VervetMonkey]

Melissa Breuklander since the moms didn’t give birth they are not lactating, so you are correct, the suckling is merely an action of comfort. This is why we need the feeding cages and bottles for the babies. ✌️

[@cd5240]

How does the foster mom's feed the babies since they didn't produce milk,

[@VervetMonkey]

They drink from the bottle inside a feeding cage. You can learn more by watching this episode - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3vZgaandpJ_h5o I also have a Q&A that explains all sorts and answers tons of questions - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpyQZ2SLodacgNU

[@sharondavis8393]

Do any get released back into the wild? Or do you keep a troop at VLF?

[@VervetMonkey]

sharon davis yes, whenever we can we try to release them back into the wild. Usually it’s the older injured individuals, but we must know the location of their troop because we can’t just release them to a troop that is not theirs unless they are a migratory aged male.

[@lolzfnafp9112]

I have a question. If you neuter all the males, and with people out there killing mothers for their babies, won't there numbers start to decline? I have watched videos where there are so many babies for sale on streets in small cages. It's a total shame what ignorant people are doing to these beautiful monkeys. There are so many people with baby monkeys. It's wrong. It's absolutely beautiful what you do for these babies. It's fantastic watching the mothers get the babies. I just love these videos. Thank you all so much. I love you guys

[@kiki29073]

Where do the bandits come from?

[@trini8059]

do you at some point release them back into the wild?

[@nathanrice1796]

In the MACAQUE videos I've watched, they don't make that GUTTERAL sound, wonder why?

[@eshealer1]

I was wondering, do baby monkeys nurse off of the mother monkeys that did not birth them?

[@VervetMonkey]

No. The babies suckle on the mothers teet for comfort, but the mothers are not lactating.

[@eshealer1]

I would love to come and volunteer, I think it would be a great experience 4 me.

[@anitajohnson8255]

Can you say how is Felix doing??

[@abigailallender6780]

4:04 and 6:25= Is there anything cuter??!

[@VervetMonkey]

Possibly what's coming in Thursdays episode. :)

[@thereseember2800]

Are the babies who need milk for a year always allowed by their foster moms to access it?

[@VervetMonkey]

Therese Ember yes. All babies need milk for their first year. It’s why we have to monitor the babies for days after we integrate them. We need to make sure they are getting their milk. It’s also why we wait till they are three months old to send them into the troop, because that’s when they are more able to leave their mothers side.