Big Eared Injured Baby Monkey Arrives // DnD Babies Successfully Join The Troop - Ep. 34

The Vervet Forest - Ep. 34 - We receive a new big eared orphan baby Vervet monkey named Dumbo who was hit by a car. Mr. Miyagi moves to Disneyland. The DnD babies, Merlin, Conjo, Kobe and Timmy finally make their way out into the troop with no problems this time. Jeffrey and Christal have found a monkey mom and she is a past orphan named Mokey. The Gismo babies - Trisha, Benjamin, Pyewacket, Dylan all join the troop with their foster moms.
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*These animals are not pets they are rescued wildlife undergoing a rehabilitation program at a vegan animal rescue and rehabilitation center called the Vervet Monkey Foundation in the Limpopo province of South Africa*

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

🐵 *NOTE TO VIEWERS* 🐵 One way to support Kyle, and the Vervet Monkey Foundation, is to support this channel! You can do this by.. 🐒Watching ads(or just letting them play, while you go get a drink), if an ad is over a minute long, please be sure to watch at least 30 seconds! Clicking on an occasional ad also helps! 🐒Heading into their off-season, we can also show our support (while getting your baby Vervet fix)by going back and watching older videos. Each and every full video watched, helps, and the more we watch, the better, they do! 🐒Help the channel grow, and earn valuable funds to help prepare for the next season of babies, by *LIKING* and *SHARING* every chance you get. They are on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. 🐒Lastly, if you have some spare time, try re-watching some videos, you've already seen, or sharing them with a child. It's a great way to entertain a budding Primatologist, when taking a short break from summer fun.

[@magdalenebecerra8475]

Kyle, I would like to know if the babies outgrow their Moms and go off on their own, or do they all just always stay together? Also when the new baby season starts do these same Moms get new babies or do you have to round up new Moms?

[@sherryfulghum3494]

I will miss the babies

[@ninababy8]

Kyle it would be fun to see when the injured baby first comes .. then where are they now…. Sort of as how far they came

[@l-bird]

For some reason, I think the past orphan monkeys like Mokey must have extra compassion when they become a foster mom. It's like a dog who was rescued from a shelter and turns out to be the best hearted dog. Thanks Kyle for another video that enriches my heart 🤗

[@VervetMonkey]

lbird That’s a really interesting thought. No idea, but anything is possible!

[@alecrim888]

Well, what I'd like to see is exactly what you've been doing... Saving lives! Anything that fits this description, Ill be happy to watch! Again, amazing job, wish more people (me included) had the courage to dedicate their life to such tremendously important cause that is saving living beings, whatever they are, wherever they are, small or big...

[@VervetMonkey]

Lee Fortunato Thank you! There will be plenty more of that, I promise. 😊

[@williambuck9744]

I really love how vervets are so loving and accepting of orphans and how easy it is to place so many babys they are certainly unique in there willingness to just take and love a baby in need

[@VervetMonkey]

Yeah, I've always been curious how many other primates this sort of process would work with. I think the fact that their social structure is a matriarchy really helps that fact. It creates an environment of nurture and compassion towards any individual who can join the family and help build the troop and status of an individual. Selfish yet altruistic motivation, much like many of our human actions.

[@wowhadiya710]

I wanna make a compilation of Kyle saying “what’s up I’m Kyle” cause it’s great 💯

[@VervetMonkey]

Hahahaha. Please do. You should see the bloopers.

[@l-bird]

LOL

[@YaYa-lz1zt]

Oh man, Kyle, please do a bloopers reel! That's one thing I'd like to see.

[@theoriginalstuporgirl6599]

YaYa I agree! Please do it!

[@lorilaunius7263]

Wow what a great idea! A Blooper Show #VervetMonkeyLove

[@av8tore71]

I live the way when the babies finally go our of the encloser and on the moms belly the tail is wrapped around each other. That to me is LOVE

[@gmatwotimes]

That was just adorable seeing them all sitting in the tree at the end purring away like they were so happy! Good job guys👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@cd1673]

Hi, I would love to see the behind the scenes, meet the staff who are willing (a talent show? The pretty singing😎😆). Also, it would be great to see the area where the sanctuary sits... the surrounding terrain, geography, history/maps of the area, culture of the inhabitants, what they think of the sanctuary... Just my 2cents. 😆 Thank you for filming this and doing this. Hugs to you and I'll stay tuned for Thursdays 😊👍 🍃🌹🍃

[@VervetMonkey]

CD 1 awesome suggestions! Thank you!

[@FusseyBussey381]

Also might add in the prep work the staff does. Building new feeding cages, fixing this or that ect.... Might even have fundraising goals. "Help us raise money for a new staff lodge" "The monkeys need a new ___" and document the building or installation ect...

[@cd1673]

Kheri Bussey great ideas!!

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

CD 1 Fyi, though it's not a "real tour" while your waiting for that, you can go on Google maps, and virtually drive right up to the sign at the end of their driveway, and get an aerial view of the land. Google Earth might even show it a little better!

[@VervetMonkey]

Kheri Bussey that’s a really really good idea!

[@zentierra7803]

I get the feeling that Kobe is going to be _quite_ the interesting and dominant male, when he grows up! Kudos to that lovely couple for their compassion in picking up Dumbo from the side of the road and bringing him to you. Glad to see all the babies getting successfully integrated to their troops too. Really... _really_ ...going to miss this series! I find myself simultaneously wishing for more, yet the "foster mom" in me also always wishes that there would be no need..I'm sure you know what I mean by that. Perhaps, after taking some well-deserved time to breathe a little and relax after all your hard work, you could do some episodes about the people there? The nuts-n-bolts of the place? And, off course, always more on the bandit troops. Absolutely love you guys! 🐒❤️❤️

[@chriswedmore]

It warms My Heart to see the Monkeys care for the babies. The Humans could take some direction from these amazing creatures ♥️🥰

[@janicehoff2865]

The format is absolutely perfect in my humble estimation. I enjoy your commentary and insights. Can't think of a single thing to change or add. Great job filming, editing and narrating and, of course, caring for these beautiful babies.

[@VervetMonkey]

Janice Hoff Thanks very much Janice!

[@cherishireland9194]

Thank you for talking the time to share the experience you have caring for these little guys. I learn a lot from your videos. I can't say what I would like to see more of other then to get to know your staff more perhaps. You guys are amazing and I'll be sharing your work and waiting for more from you in the next baby season. Thanks for all you do.

[@VervetMonkey]

Cherish Ireland awesome, you’re very welcome. Thanks for watching! Yes, I plan to do a video or two introducing and talking to staff so you can get a feel for who they are and the jobs they do.

[@kathymacomber5115]

I love those ears

[@VervetMonkey]

:) Dumbo! lol

[@shyone968]

Should have called him prince Charles! lol

[@VervetMonkey]

SHY One LOL!

[@susanneanna2421]

Watching all the old videos on my Christmas break...so nice and relaxing 🙂

[@1Life2Live007]

Aww poor dumbo got jumped on by that other one. Lol. They r so adorable.

[@biggirl1842]

Oh ya, and guys, don't forget to watch the ads to help support the cause. :)

[@janicehoff2865]

big girl mine NEVER shows ads, or I would, for sure

[@VervetMonkey]

Perhaps you have an ad blocker turned on? Maybe it's part of any anti-virus software you might have installed.

[@diannebronson1063]

Lovely that they finally get to met mums

[@julieherring2522]

I just love the noise they make when talking they almost purr

[@trob526]

I absolutely love seeing the babies but, I would also love to know and see more of the different troupes. What's life like for them? What are their relationships like? Maybe you could show us a bit more of that dynamic? Thank you to all of you volunteers who put your blood, sweat, and tears into the safe rehabilitation of these wonderful creatures! God bless you all...❤🤗🤗💖

[@VervetMonkey]

Traci Roberts awesome! Great suggestion Traci, thank you!

[@stephaniewoods8132]

No way! I can't imagaine not having these episodes to look forward to! Super excited to have you back in November!

[@VervetMonkey]

Stephanie Woods Thanks! I’ll still be releasing new videos every Thursday and sometimes more. They’ll just be different from these orphan rescue videos until November. 😊

[@julieherring2522]

Even though there not there natural mothers you can see the love in their faces and cuddles of love as. Well

[@mandyholmes4395]

Aww Kyle you and your videos will be sadly missed for a while! I'm slightly obsessed with them lol Thank You for another great video and for sharing all the precious babies and all your adventures!!! They make my Thursdays Thank you!! Thanks also for the awesomely amazing job you and all the beautiful guys do!!!💕

[@VervetMonkey]

mandy holmes Thanks Mandy, I’ll still be releasing videos every Thursday, they will just be different than these orphan rescue videos, but I hope you find them equally interesting!

[@budderkupp1282]

Now, they're going to be sadly missed forever!! :-( :-(

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

As usual I loved every second! And as usual, I have lots to say! Based on first impressions, Dumbo may very well take the lead on my favorites list, over Mo. As much as I know you all deserve some much needed "down time" to prepare for the next baby season, and may even get a chance to go home, or on vacation, I can say, I was almost in tears when you announced nearing the end of the season. Thankfully, theres lots of videos to re-watch!

[@badbag9625]

VMF. &. U T Thank you for THIS RESPONSIBLE & CREDABIL CHANNEL. TOGETHER EACH ATTACTS THE KIND OF VIEWERSHIP YOUR INDUSTRY WOULD RATHER BE AFFILIATED WITH.

[@VervetMonkey]

Quiet Inspiration 😁

[@renatezylla1421]

Even when the Vervet Monkeys getting older - their faces are still cute

[@lisasnyder6291]

Oh no, I’m enjoying the updates so much I’m not sure how to get through the months without them. Sniff sniff

[@VervetMonkey]

Lisa Snyder lol, I’m sure you’ll find some of the other videos I’ll be putting out to be hopefully just as entertaining.

[@maryranch5329]

Can't believe it's going to be done with the baby still October, I will miss watching this... Thursday are my favorite day because I knew there was going to have a video update. Well, if you can try to still keep updates how they are doing until the baby season starts again, that's my suggestion. Love you guys and what you do. Keep up the great work everyone

[@VervetMonkey]

Awe, thanks! I will definitely continue to release videos every Thursday, they'll just a be a little different.

[@pamelahollier4365]

Vervet Monkey Foundation Thank you for continued videos. I look forward to Thursday just to watch all the sweet monkeys. Thank you.

[@VervetMonkey]

Pamela Hollier you’re very welcome! I hope you enjoy what’s to come ☺️

[@teach4him2]

First, let me say a HUGH Thank You! I can hardly wait to see your videos each week! I SO appreciate all of your HARD work to help these sweet babies! It not only takes courage and dedication, but also such fortitude! You all inspire me! I like all of the ideas added here. In addition, I would LOVE to continue seeing the rescues, and rehabs as they happen, updates on ALL the babies from this season, and definitely more videos about you and your staff and your interactions with the animals (and eachother) between now and November.

[@VervetMonkey]

Cheri1 Awesome! That’s exactly what I was hoping to hear. Thanks!

[@teach4him2]

You guys are just AMAZING!! I can hardly wait for each new episode!!!

[@teach4him2]

You guys are just AMAZING! I can hardly wait for the next episode!

[@stellaa9294]

I love your beautiful caring show for these babies and the foster mom's, thank you all for all the hard work.

[@silverlve70]

It always amazes me how well you all identify them. I, sadly, cannot tell them apart.

[@VervetMonkey]

silver70 it takes time. It’s much harder on video. The babies are far easier than the adults!

[@debrasadler3780]

Love the names on them printed. Really helps the viewers identify.

[@VervetMonkey]

Awesome! Glad I can help. :)

[@marshacunha]

Hi love everything about you what you are showing all the babies and foster mom's are so cute.

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks Marsha!

[@sleer8129]

Vervets are wonderful monkey moms!

[@amberwojcik6833]

Kyle got a haircut!! Love watching these updates every week :)

[@VervetMonkey]

Amber Wojcik 😱 lol

[@bigan7553]

How about a behind the scenes of how y'all video the episodes.or a video of all the bloopers and mishaps.

[@mikeparker5792]

I love my main lil man Kobe Bryant lol, he's just so fluffy like someone gave him a bath and then put him in the dryer to dry, or like a blow dryer fluffed all his hair up lmao.

[@VervetMonkey]

Yeah! Lol he’s so fricken fluffy, I don’t understand it, and when he gets stressed he fluffs up even more!

[@antonellaa9240]

I love Dumbo! He is so cute.

[@VervetMonkey]

😊I agree.

[@trendmassacre8423]

HAHA! "Go go...you dummy" that cracked me up!

[@VervetMonkey]

G.P.M. 210 hahahahaha 😁

[@stormymartin8350]

My favorite us groot love see where he at now thank u so dont want it to end i love watch yall YALL DO GREAT STUFF KEEP UP GOOD WORK MAY God BLESS YALL

[@VervetMonkey]

Stormy Martin Groooooot!

[@l-bird]

Oh, Timmy! We've all been there. Memories of walking in the mall next to the escalator when I was young and turning around and my mom was no where to be found, yikes. But, all was well that ended well little guy 🙃

[@VervetMonkey]

lbird hahahahaha it was exactly like that! 😄

[@noniemac]

You guys should have your own reality show. Would also like to see all staff and volunteers behind the scenes stuff. What is it like in a day in the life kind of thing. And maybe follow the babies outside of the enclosure, if that’s possible. Thank you for such a wonderful show to watch!

[@VervetMonkey]

NonieMacB definitely planning on all that stuff! ✌️

[@noniemac]

Vervet Monkey Foundation I’m really sad there will be no more monkey videos for awhile?

[@kalpsganvir]

they all r so happy back in nature..

[@VervetMonkey]

Yup! Watching them get out into the troop and climb the trees is one of my favorite parts of baby season. It's so rewarding and heart warming.

[@sandysmith6178]

Thank you for sharing your story with everyone all around the world. I enjoyed watching all the episodes and enjoying the beautiful Monkeys. Thank you

[@xena9748]

Dumbo is perfectly named. I would love to see more of the area in which the Vervet Monkey Foundation sits and the local people. I would love to see what other animals you may be caring for. As always, Kyle and staff, epic work. Have you considered adding your foundation to Amazon so people can add your foundation as a charity for donations?

[@VervetMonkey]

I think we are registered as a charity on Amazon, but I’ll have to look further into it. I’ll definitely do some more about the foundation!

[@marylandsmann1175]

I love your show the way it is. You do a fabulous job making it fun to watch.

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you very much Mary. 😊

[@dianacardenas264]

It SOUNDS #AWESOME!!!-JUST LISTENING TO THEM IT SOUNDS AS IF THEY'RE ENJOYING THIS FREEDOM*&*CONVERSATING IN HOW HAPPY THEY ALL ARE WITH THEIR BABIES...EVEN THOU' SOME CARRY MORE FOR WHAT THEY BARGAIN FOR...ITS LIKE BABIES ADOPT THEIR MOM INSTEAD MOM TO BE ADOPTING THEIR BABY...HOW CUTE IS THAT?!?!-I LOVE WATCHING A HAPPY ENDING FOR THESE FAMILIES... #FABULOUSWORK

[@susanmunford1394]

Dumbo is so cute. He seems to be very easy going too.

[@terriepitts2412]

I am really going to miss the weekly episodes, I look forward to them. But maybe a monthly report on troup and staff. Thank you for doing what you do❤

[@VervetMonkey]

Terrie Pitts sorry for the misunderstanding. There will still be episodes every Thursday, it’s just that they will be different from these orphan rescue episodes. They will be more about our rescues, releases, troops and volunteer and foundation activities.

[@terrihunt1471]

You guys are my heros and I love you all. Dont know what to say other than Im glad to know watching the ads help because I have no cash. But I want to help so bad. I live outside of vegas and think this show is one of my favorite shows ever. You are the best people there is in the world. Thank you. You in my opinion dont need to change anything. I wish I could pick up and come be with guys. Just dont stop what your doing. Great season and those little fuzzies are so lucky you know them as well as you do. Totally from my heart. Im watching ads now lol

[@VervetMonkey]

Terri Hunt 😊💚✌️

[@stephanymariejones]

Merlyn is getting so big.

[@VervetMonkey]

Stephany-Marie Jones Yeah! I can’t wait to see him in a couple years. He’s gonna be one interesting looking monkey!

[@tpickersgill3205]

Hi, having been lucky enough to spend 3 weeks at the VMF, I’m loving these video reminders of what a special time it was. My suggestion for a “non-baby season video” is one on what other work volunteers do while there, both the long term and short stay volunteers. Some of it was hard work but really rewarding and I loved it all (well, maybe not uprooting lantana bushes 😩). Everything the volunteers do there helps you provide all the services you do, it’s not just all minding the babies. I really enjoyed my walks around Top Section filling up the water bowls and giving grass to the non-troop monkeys, got to know all their personalities and it was energising walking around the lovely property. Keep up the great work ❤️🐒

[@VervetMonkey]

T Pickersgill heck yeah! I plan on it. Hahaha bloody lantana!

[@Umbrellaoflove]

Awww!! I’m going to miss my fix for a while. Once again Amazing work Kyle and I still haven’t forgot my promise about fundraising for this most needed organization! I do have one question however, Has any of the foster mom’s ever given up on the babies, after taking them under their wing so to speak?❣️🇨🇦

[@VervetMonkey]

:) Thank you. Yes and no. I wouldn't say the moms give up on babies but things change, sometimes moms trade, sometimes a baby wants a different mom or outgrows a mom, all sorts of things happen, but its never a big deal because once the monkeys are out in the troop the troop is their family, so they find their place with or without the same mom who brought them into the troop.

[@BillBlast7372]

The way you narrate these vids make it amazingly great!!!! Thx & keep up the great work you all are doing!!!

[@williambuck9744]

Dumbo is adorable

[@VervetMonkey]

Yeah he really is and he only gets better. :)

[@annecorey607]

Poor baby tears fill the baby eyes lost mommy car hit them and lost mommy very sad when you young. You need mommy more thank you for sharing Bless you all.

[@VervetMonkey]

Yes. It can be terrible what happens to these little ones.

[@chickensdontsurf]

To anyone who hasn't donated, I encourage you to do so. I sent $20 last month through paypal, and again this month. That isn't a lot of money, but those small donations add up. I was nervous about paypal, but there weren't extra fees or any complications, they have greatly improved their services. This video has been great, and I do look forward to the next baby season, but you could easily do a video on a different baby each week, and I know your viewers would enjoy watching them grow and trying to continue to be able to recognize them, ha ha. I'd personally love to know more about the staff and volunteers, and what it's like to travel there. I watch the weather on my phone of my town, and your location, as well, and it's neat to see the differences in humidity and temperature. As for questions, I had one that I didn't see answered yet, when you bring in a new baby, does a staff member sleep in the baby cabin overnight with them?

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you!! Yes staff members either sleep in the baby cabin with the baby (babies in a small sleep crate with blankets) or they take the baby to their own cabin.

[@chickensdontsurf]

That is so neat, I'm jealous! lol

[@mariela0175]

I have made it a goal of mine to volunteer at the VMF within the next 2-3 years so I would love to see videos that go more into depth in what the volunteers do.

[@VervetMonkey]

Awesome! Okay :)

[@maytongvang916]

Awe I just started following this and I can say I have love it. I finished watching the whole episodes in one day. Knowing the season will be coming to an end breaks my heart. The staffs and you are doing an amazing job. It would be great to see and update on all the babies.. I’ll be waiting for more videos

[@VervetMonkey]

mai vang Awesome! I’m glad you’re enjoying it! Stay tuned. There will be plenty of more videos and remember to share them with your friends 😊✌️

[@l-bird]

I'd find it interesting to see an episode about Dave. His thoughts then vs. now regarding the Vervet Forest. Thanks.

[@VervetMonkey]

I totally agree. I'm thinking I'm gonna do individual episodes on all the management team including Dave and Josie. Really show their day in the life, plus learn about their stories from them.

[@l-bird]

Great, I'm looking forward to seeing it. Thanks.

[@morganmango602]

Can we get more information on the camp set up (like how many troops. and how many members each one has) Also how do you know what monkey is which. Oh. and amazing series. Thanks for doing it.

[@VervetMonkey]

Yes! I can definitely do a video about the troop layouts and sizes and information on them. Great idea! For now you should check out the Q&A video cause I answer a couple of those questions in there :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpyQZ2SLodacgNUm57s (That link takes you to the Q&A - portion about how do we tell monkeys apart) If you look in the description on that video you can find the links to the times that certain questions are answered. I talk a bit about the troops right after that question.

[@theoriginalstuporgirl6599]

I love that idea. I've always had a sort of mental map of the place. Lol

[@donnachappell3674]

@@VervetMonkey .

[@tmterrill1]

Nice haircut, Kyle! Lookin' gooooood, bro!

[@VervetMonkey]

Tessa Terrill lol, thanks!

[@aidanegron1385]

Occasional updates of the babies in the troops would be great.

[@VervetMonkey]

Aida Negron Sounds good! 😀👍

[@t.n.tolbert4456]

Great video, as always! I’m sad to think that this season is almost over but I’m excited to see what’s to come in the future. :-) This week I am full of questions..... 1. How and where do the monkeys sleep when out in the troop? I always assumed that the babies and mamas snuggled together in a tree overnight but the fact that some babies are released without a dedicated foster mom made me wonder about my assumption. 2. How could you tell that Dumbo was concussed? He did seem a bit lethargic at first and I saw the black eye. I just was wondering what signs the babies give off of having brain trauma. 3. Conjo did not seem to want to be more than a foot away from Hazel and that (in addition to poor Timmy getting lost) made me wonder if you ever have babies who get too scared to go to the feeding cages once out in the troop? Are they somehow monitored for a few days to make sure that they are making trips to get their milk fix? Thanks for all that you do!

[@VervetMonkey]

1. All the monkeys sleep up in the trees together, even if they have no official mom they have friends and family. 2. Same way u test for a human concussion, cognitive assessment and pupils reaction to light and following objects. 3. Usually the babies aren’t too scared, they get thirsty and they want to go, it’s the moms who get over protective. But yes, we monitor the troop for about a week after each release to make sure the babies are doing fine.

[@CoolPanda-nk6wq]

Something that might be cool during the monkey video break, is if each week we get a video introducing us to the workers... Like... They get a short video to tell us about them and what brought them to working in vervet forest and how long theyve been there etc..

[@VervetMonkey]

Clexanvers X that’s a neat idea.

[@biggirl1842]

Omigosh Kyle at first I thought you were saying there would be no new videos at all till next baby season. I darn near had heart failure ;). While I do enjoy the babies and their adoption stories, any other vervet stories are fun too. I suppose we could endure until the new season ;). Jk, am loving the bandit stories too. Laughed pretty hard at the juveniles breaking the pipes to get a drink of water. Although the idea of next year's babies being orphaned is very sad, at the same time, am looking forward to meeting the next batch of babies and seeing who will adopt them. Love and peace. Stephanie, New Brunswick, Canada

[@VervetMonkey]

big girl I completely agree. It’s a real catch 22. It’s amazing watching and helping these babies, but we also wish we never had any orphans in the first place. 🤷‍♂️

[@jessica_mieko5009]

Thank you for all of these amazing episodes. You should do an update or story time about Tylee. Her story on IG was so sad and I’m so happy to see that she’s doing much better.

[@VervetMonkey]

jessica _mieko yes! I’ve actually got great news about Tylee! I won’t tell you what it is just yet, but you should know the first video I put out after these official baby videos are done is going to be all about Tylee 😁

[@VervetMonkey]

jessica _mieko 😊 what’s ur name on IG?

[@jessica_mieko5009]

Vervet Monkey Foundation jessica_mieko

[@emutak1218]

Kobe is so funny 😂 Thank you for the new episode!

[@VervetMonkey]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@kidwinqualey1091]

Can you do a weekly journal on the babies, how they grow and learn from foster moms?

[@VervetMonkey]

I'll be doing some periodic updates. Weekly just wouldn't be very interesting, not much changes in that amount of time all the time and it would frankly be impossible for me to film and edit that sort of show since its just me doing all the videos alone. But I will be posting about the babies and their progress and transformations from time to time.

[@heatherrose2462]

I just love all the noises they make . they are all so adorable! Going to miss these videos until November .

[@VervetMonkey]

:) I'll keep ya'll updated on the babies and I'll still be releasing videos every Thursday, they'll just be a little different and more about life here at the VMF and the other monkeys and troops etc.

[@kcosta8265]

Love your videos kyle! So glad someones out there to rehab them back to the wild. They shouldnt be pets. I bet its hard for gour group to let go of these babies! Especially after nursing them back to life

[@OneGuyOnline2]

I would like to see how the grounds are laid out and where the troops and intro enclosures are etc. Not clear in my mind. And find out more about the staff and volunteers who work there. What they do, what training they needed, how long they stay, do they come back each baby season, etc. Thanks for sharing!

[@VervetMonkey]

One Guy Online sounds good!

[@coriolyn]

It would be neat if there would be days that you all could go over to care and film the baboon babies. Maybe they would let you play with the baby baboons and we could see how well you all do with other babies. And maybe if you decide to groom the baby vervets, we could see that (when you get new babies).

[@BoilerBloodline]

Holy Moses! You aren’t kidding about his ears. Dumbo is a great name but I would’ve gone with Radar. Maybe you guys can use that on the next big eared Vervet monkey...lol!

[@lauraselim348]

i love watching u guys i can't wait until i actually come down their i have planes to come and help one day

[@VervetMonkey]

Laura Selim 👍✌️

[@Bill23799]

Aww...Dumbo at beginning of video looked so sad. Next Vervet with big ears like that you could name Clark Gable.Did you know that in a film where Clark Gable was playing a WW I fighter pilot they had a problem. Gable was flying in an open cockpit Bi-Plane and whenever he turned his head left or right his huge ears would act like a rudder and pull the plane in the direction he was facing. They had to tape his ears back to stabilize the flight of the plane.

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

As I started typing out suggestions, I realized there were far too many for a comments section. So maybe its time for another email! Lol! I have to say, that in the few months I've been watching, you have truly changed the way I look at life, you and your staff have given me new purpose, and a drive to make a difference that I haven't experienced in a long time, So... THANK YOU 😍😊🐒 for everything! One question, will your Bandit series continue through the break?

[@VervetMonkey]

Quiet Inspiration 😊💚 Yup! The bandit series will continue on, I’m just taking a small break from putting them out while I spend more time with the bandits without the camera and learn more about them so I can better inform. I’ll also be doing other videos every Thursday, so don’t worry there will be plenty more, just we’ll have to wait for next baby season for more new baby stories.

[@karenmalone4136]

A video about a day in the life of different volunteers to get a perspective of what it's like to a volunteer there.

[@VervetMonkey]

On its way! :)

[@maggyaranda6223]

Love this show!

[@fernanton8370]

Hi I just started watching your show . It’s amazing what you & the other staff do with the babies . Good job . 🥰😍🥰

[@theoriginalstuporgirl6599]

Ahhh...The better to hear you with. I'm with folks below. Please do a blooper reel. (Like you have so much free time. NOT!) But if you have the time to look through stuff, your viewers would certainly enjoy! Plus will give you a laugh when I know sometimes you could use one with all you see each day.

[@VervetMonkey]

Mandi S lol. Alright, I think might have to.

[@thistlecreekhomestead5475]

Hi Kyle, love your work. Takes a special person to love these orphans. Ty. I would like to know more about their behaviors, weaning, discipline, heirarchy. I watch some other channels featuring macaques, but information can be hard to come by.

[@VervetMonkey]

Thistle Creek Homestead sounds good. Have you watched the Q&A video I made? There’s a ton of info on that sorta stuff in that video.

[@kathymacomber5115]

Awesome so full time job for staff👍

[@surtu9221]

Every single time I see the adult females come in to see the babies like they're actively looking to adopt, I just get overwhelmed the vervets seem to understand this whole fostering environment you've set up for them, and to 'get' that these rooms are specifically here to house children for them to take home. Are the moms spayed, or is there some reason they reliably don't have children of their own?

[@briangriffith4574]

I think an episode on what daily life is like for the volunteers and staff. I know there is an older video on this channel that kinda goes over those things but it is short. It would be good information for anyone thinking about volunteering. This channel has grown a lot in the past few months, I think it would be a mistake to not continue to upload. I would be willing to watch just about anything that goes on with the vervets.

[@VervetMonkey]

brian griffith for sure. I have no plans on stopping uploads, just gonna make a slight shift in content type until next baby season. But yeah man, I got lots of ideas and it’s awesome to hear that people wanna see more about the volunteer life, daily jobs and older monkeys and Troops! Thanks Brian. 👍✌️

[@jeannalewis7809]

I love watching your videos. It is so awesome how the moms want those babies, very sweet. i like watching the moms and babies together. thx for all your hard work and for sharing the life of the monkeys .

[@VervetMonkey]

Jeanna Lewis you’re very welcome. Thank you and thanks for watching! ✌️💚

[@STEELTXGAL]

Xoxoxo I shall miss y’all during break ... maybe y’all can do a follow up on this years babies

[@VervetMonkey]

SteelTxGal ☺️ planning on it!

[@mctron22rd]

I love how the foster moms grab the babies and take off. Its almost like the foster mothers are plotting and telling each other what and When they are going to make a break for the door, " I got the baby run!!! I love it! I happen to have a thing for ears and dumbo's got some awesome ears! I am so happy they all are doing well and look amazingly better especially my little Merlin. Thank you for sharing this with us. Sad to hear baby season is over. I was wondering if you are going to do a series with the babies and there life in the troupe.

[@VervetMonkey]

I don't think I'll be doing a series about the babies life in the troop. It would take forever because of the fact that the changes really take months and years to evolve and I'd have to be out there every day all day with more than one camera filming and following just to see what happens and really study the behaviors and things. Plus it would be near impossible to follow the lives of every baby in the troops, its just too many and I'm only one person. But I do plan on putting out some video updates about the babies from this past baby season.

[@christenewhitener1484]

Love to watch your show, y’all do great work

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you!

[@kathymacomber5115]

Kyle- did you get a haircut? Looks good

[@VervetMonkey]

Yup, I cut it the other day. Thanks!

[@sonyajohnson3917]

Thank you for sharing all these stories about these babies. It's been a wonderful adventure. But OMG , I don't know what I'm going to do with out these videos. When I watch one episode , I can't wait for the next one. Now there won't be any videos until October or November , OMG I'm gonna be so lost. Lol I will miss everyone and these videos help make my day to see all the hard work that. Y'all do to help them . It warms my heart to see it. I will miss y'all . Take care everyone . How I wish I could be there and help . I haven't been out of Louisiana. Hope to see y'all soon again .

[@VervetMonkey]

Sonya Johnson I’ll still be releasing videos every Thursday, they’re just going to be different. More stuff around the VMF with people and other monkeys, some updates on these babies, the Bandit Diaries and more. It’s just gonna be a couple months till new babies start coming in and this particular show picks up again 👍😊💚

[@toasted_.coconut]

Soooo relaxing...must not close eyes.

[@VervetMonkey]

Amanda Williams 😁

[@rentechpad]

Although I am a whole season off here, as I know you well into season 2 and I am just picking up back versions - and you were sort of asking what we would be interested in and I think that 'what happens between baby seasons might be an interesting topic. I know some sanctuaries actually don't really shut down and while they may no longer be knee deep in babies often between times does see other rehabs come in - such as much older monkeys that are no longer good house pets, those that need nursing after road accidents or illnesses - they may not be babies but they are going to need some techniques to get back to the wild and its not always the case that you can find the troupe they come from and have to integrate into ones you have. What about the bild/disabled troupe who surely have some amazing off baby season stories of achievements and coping. What else goes on? Rehabbing enclosures? Training? Outreach? not easy to meet the staff when everyone is busy with a baby or babies and trying to organize the setups of foster families, but maybe as baby pressure lessons it would be fun to find out who is behind so many of those laps we see babies growling about in. Other things that would be interesting would be to see what the world is like in your part of the world, what is the community all about and the towns and the people.

[@heatherweaver2388]

Maybe a show on “outtakes”. The funny things that you never meant for us to see! Lol

[@MarciaLeeful]

Would like to know about the Vervet Forest itself, what is the forest like, what are natural foods available for the moneys in the forest. How many are there in the wild, etc.

[@VervetMonkey]

Marcia Lewandowski there is no forest yet! You should head over to the Q&A video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpyQZ2SLodacgNU I talk all about the forest in the question titled “what is the Vervet Forest?” You can find the specific time code for that question in the description under the Q&A video.

[@alloalass]

Have you thought of a live feed camera near the enclosures?

[@VervetMonkey]

It's a dream of mine. But I can't afford one right now. I'd love to have 2 or 3 of them to be able to stream all day for people to watch different troops. Maybe one day we'll get some cameras donated or something.

[@deenastewart4204]

i would to see some of the older baby's reaction to things Lol like a a big mirror or new toys LOl or new foods like lemons

[@SeekerKC]

Hey, Kyle! I think I remember something about how the adult males typically don't show much interest in the babies. Has there ever been an exception that you can recall? If not, what would you guys do if an adult male persisted?

[@VervetMonkey]

Seeker KC Well there really isn’t a posibility for persistence, we don’t let them into the intro enclosures with babies. There is no reason to. I’ve never heard of one wanting to foster a baby. It’s not in their instinct. They have other things to worry about and they don’t care about the babies until they’re old enough to be groomed by them or play with them.

[@Vampire3011girl]

Uh oh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sonyajohnson3917]

. Maybe just do a update every couple of weeks . To let us see how they are growing . And you never know y'all may get some new beautiful creature's in . Lol. I'm crying , lol. I am going to miss y'all and the learning experience about these animals. Again maybe something every couple of weeks about how they are doing would be nice. And what about the bandit troop , are you going to keep that video going ?

[@VervetMonkey]

Sonya Johnson don’t worry. There will still be episodes every Thursday, perhaps sometimes more often. It’s just gonna be different. But yes I will be doing some updates 😊 Thanks for the interest!

[@sonyajohnson3917]

Kyle , oh thank you . That brightened my day 😁. This is one of the videos I forwarded to every week . All the information I have learned from y'all has been a wonderful experience for me to learn something new about a different animal . The education about these beautiful creatures , that I have learned is wonderful . Thanks again for all you do with these videos Kyle , and everyone else in there part . Tell them these videos give me a great learning experience. And keep up all the great work yall do . I myself appreciate all that you do for Them . And I already can't wait to see the next video .

[@sonyajohnson3917]

Dumbo is so adorable , glad he is doing better .

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

Sonya Johnson Girl, we are cut from the same cloth! I also teared up, when he said the season is almost over, but he's promised to keep posting something for us to look forward to on Thursday mornings! Worst case, he could just put his camera down near where they go to eat, I would be happy just seeing them and trying to pick out ones I recognise!

[@abeck2011]

I would love to know how you can tell the moms apart, can you get into detail about how you can tell the different troop members apart

[@VervetMonkey]

Angel Carter There’s not anything special to it. You literally just get used to the way they look and look for certain markings. Check out the Q&A video, I talk more detail about that in that video. You can find time code for the specific question “how do we tell the monkeys apart?” In the description under the Q&A video. 😊

[@kathymacomber5115]

To clarify my question-after baby season what does staff do

[@VervetMonkey]

I totally understand what you're saying. We're a fully functioning animal sanctuary. So theres always something to do. Baby season is just the extra added bonus work that has to happen at a particular time of year. Have you watched the Q&A video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpyQZ2SLodacgNU The first question - What is the Vervet Monkey Foundation should give you more insight. Also if you click reply on the comments that we have back and forth to each other, then you can just reply in the same comment thread, rather than writing entirely new comments. :)