Carers hands are full with all the baby monkey orphans, Lynda being the latest addition

Vervet Monkey Foundation South Africa - Baby Season 5 Episode 15, Skrow troop meets its first group of orphan baby monkeys while Edson is off to meet Lottie in Goliath with Mrs Gold. To top it all off, new orphan baby monkey Lynda arrives …. at the Vervet Monkey Foundation, a wildlife conservation & animal rescue sanctuary..
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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*

[@andrewsteele272]

So nice to see people who genuinely care for these monkeys instead of abusing them, keep up the good work.

[@maryannwelton9517]

MRS. GOLD always wins her babies hearts. God Bless this perfect Mother! 👍👍👍👍😉😉😉😉👏👏👏

[@nikkiknight9455]

Dave, thank you, your staff and all of the wonderful volunteers for giving these adorable creatures another chance! I absolutely love this series, and live vicariously through every episode

[@VervetMonkey]

Our pleasure!

[@denisekoenig9479]

The way they look up at bigger monkeys when they are on opposite sides of the cage is so cute

[@susieholley8362]

Thank you for mentioning about keeping monkeys for pets! Hopefully people will listen and leave the monkeys alone!

[@patriciatimmerman2625]

Thank you Dave and Vervet Monkey Foundation volunteers for rescuing these orphaned baby Vervet monkeys. You do an amazing job of giving these wild baby monkeys another chance. Thank you for all the wonderful video's full of information; explaining in detail why it is never a good idea to try to make a wild monkey a pet. Thank you for giving the critically injured baby monkeys excellent medical care. I hope little Yolanda and little Zebulon recover from their serious trauma's. It is amazing how resilient these tiny babies are. Thank you.

[@VervetMonkey]

No

[@valerie362]

Thank you for all of the education Dave! I think it's awesome that y'all explain things again every so many episodes. It's not only important for new people but helps us all understand why the work you do is so important. Thank all of you for the work you do and taking the time to update us.

[@VervetMonkey]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@rositalerma7992]

°°

[@gaill.7340]

@@VervetMonkey Occasionally I share your videos with the supporters of the KZbin Monkey Star channels to demonstrate the lifelong damage that is done to the stolen infants. This is an exceptionally good video to show the difference between just feeding, diapering, dressing, and a pat on the head for a photo op, and your showing of playing with the babies, giving them a little climbing play area, tummy rubs, and how you integrate them into the troops. Yesterday I saw a vid of a 3 month old trying to nurse from the nipple of its male kidnapper. Everyone thought it was so funny including the kidnapper. So upsetting.

[@honeyowen3163]

The enclosures look fantastic. Thanks to all the volunteers for your hard work to help the foundation this year.

[@reneem4366]

Isn't that the most darling little baby! Precious angel of God. 🙏I pray you have a healthy joyful life wild and free!

[@jennifer294]

Thank All of you guys so very much.. Y'all sure are angel's to these little guys 🙏♥️🐒

[@jonlangley1010]

Beautiful little fella Thank you for caring so much

[@tinydancer36]

Those little faces melt my heart! Blessings to all of you who take care of these orphans.

[@renatezylla1421]

Your special care for this monkey babies is a amazing - I can see, that both little monkeys are back in life and they are enjoying there "new" life! A big thank to you!

[@maryannwelton9517]

These 2 babies would not made it at all without your SUPERIOR CARE, at this level of care there is so much involved. The staff who care for these little fragile babies are HEROES, God will Bless you TRIFOLD. 😥🤞🤞🤞💓💓💓💓💓💓🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@laurirohr5364]

Such precious angels. I look at that little face & just melt. God bless you all for the love & care you give them🙏💙

[@ms.newyawkeri7559]

Another great video. I want to thank you Dave for going into such detail explaining all the procedures and the necessity of why you do what you do. All the babies are so adorable. Glad to see Yolanda is improving more each day. Little Seeti is so cute. I love the way he plays with the caregivers. You have so many babies to get adopted by foster moms. Hope it works out for them all. Mrs. Gold is such a fantastic foster mom. She has the patience of a Saint. You are lucky to have her. Great job everyone. Thank you for your devotion to all these beautiful monkeys. Be safe everyone. God bless you all.

[@renatezylla1421]

You care of each monkey baby so well - and you know what they need. I wish Yolanda a good healing process and I am happy to see, that she gets better evey day...

[@erynporter9951]

Mrs Gold is so sweet, she's such an Awesome foster Mom. I love how Edson is sitting next to Lottie & Mrs G and he's lip smacking/talking to them 35:23-35:38......it makes you wonder what he is saying, I like to think it's something like "Lottie move over and let me snuggle too!" !🐵💜🐵

[@jmh9507]

Mrs. Gold is mother of the year of all species, including human primates. She's amazing. What is her history at VMF?

[@juliehowman3912]

Cold not have said it better myself

[@EmmaDee]

I vote for Mrs Gold too!!

[@marazucchi2848]

She's amazing! Pure gold.

[@monkeywildshow]

Thank to all the volunteers for your hard work.

[@VervetMonkey]

We agree!

[@bornontherimofchaos]

I know this is from last year, but her smacking is just adorable.

[@maryannwelton9517]

The tiny baby just loves her new human momma's

[@renatezylla1421]

My little Yolanda has a strong will ...I am so happy to see her in a good mood...

[@totallyterri]

Thank you for the work all of you do for these monkeys. I fall in love with each if them. The volunteers deserve so much appreciation as well.

[@olabaskerville]

You give these tiny creatures not only shelter and food, but much love ❤️ I’m non-believer, but I would like to say: “God bless you!” 🙏

[@juliehowman3912]

Another amazing video guys. Thank you all for your emotional investment into these little bundles of mischief. The fact that all these babies are given a second chance at life in a safe, natural environment is evidence of what big hearts you all have. But for you all these little monkeys would have died a cruel, slow death mourning alone for the mother they have lost. If you watch the progression of these little imps, the come in so scared and unsure of what they will encounter. And that your foster mums are so good at it just serves to reveal they are content in their lives. There is no amount of money that can purchase that, it is an attribute of evolution. Thank you for giving them all 600+ of them space to just be.

[@erynporter9951]

Awww around 08:01+ Seeti's little sucking song is so adorable.....but as Dave talks about they are adorable NOW, but they are NOT DOMESTICATED animals like dogs, and cats. They are Not meant to live in homes with human families!!! I love watching the VMF videos because #1 I learn a lot, and #2 because they are Rescuing these amazing animals and doing their Best to return them to the closest life they would have in the wild!!! #notpets!!!

[@jimrossi7708]

If these little troopers had to crash land somewhere it couldn’t be any better than VMF with all the love they get !!

[@seamikki6510]

I'm glad I found this channel! Happy to here you educate people on the morality of not owning these beautiful creatures. Some time ago I watched a show called Monkey Boo, never again!!! He had a capuchin monkey, he would preach to everyone about how they should not get one. He visited the place where he bought his. He acted like the location was top secret, that way no one else could buy one and sit at home and collect KZbin$$$ and gifts and treats in the mail. (my opinion). It was cute at first, but it really nagged at me that the little guy wasn't free. The day came that he had his K9's removed🙊... Then he went and bought another one! It was explained that the baby's are ripped from their mother's arms and bottle raised!!! I was done!!! I regret I every gave him any views. Bless you and everyone at the camp for supporting these babies 🙏

[@ms.newyawkeri7559]

The reason for the secrecy is because it is illegal to own monkeys in those Asian countries. They buy the monkeys illegally from poachers that kill the mothers, and sometimes entire troops to steal the babies and sell them. It is horrific how they are obtained and treated. I use to watch them also. Not any more.

[@jeanwilcox3464]

Dave you are am Ang. You are so kind and giving. I live the monitor. He sounds great too💕😍bless all the workers. They are goddesses of patience and understanding. Bless you all

[@lyric8006]

Dave you gave an excellent explanation on why monkeys never make good pets. Thank you for all you do.

[@VervetMonkey]

Very welcome

[@liziarika10]

Gracias por cuidar bien

[@brendajohnson2629]

Thank you for all you do for these babies ❤❤ it makes me so sad when the end of video comes I love watching these so much it relaxes me after long night at work..love to the most amazing group of volunteers and staff. God bless you all❤❤❤

[@VervetMonkey]

Our pleasure!

[@liziarika10]

Habet estar en errados en jaulas tampoco me gusta me gusta mucho cuando llegan a ser uno mas de la familia pero me pregunto que pasara cuando ya son muy grandes pero entre una mala cuidadora dando ordenes con dedo tieso y banando con agua fria a bebes pequenito pues........

[@liziarika10]

Ahora estoy viendo una mama Mona con dus dos hijitos y son felices cuanto me gusta ver eso muchas gracias otra vez por cuidar bien de ellos

[@jillian7636]

Well said Dave! It’s common sense, but explaining why we have to keep these animals (and others like them) in the wild is imperative to their success, long term. They don’t make good pets, period!

[@SarahNotSara]

Thanks for the informative commentary. Love watching all your vids and the progress made with all the babies. You guys are absolutely amazing and thank you for all that you do. Ps: love Mrs Gold

[@VervetMonkey]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@piaamiche7264]

I love the love you share to the babys.

[@renatezylla1421]

I love to hear the sound, when this monkey baby is eating friuts...

[@denisekoenig9479]

Mrs gold is so sweet and so loving and smart

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

You guys are truly awesome

[@maryannwelton9517]

OMG THIS IS TOO PERFECT FOR WORDS, THIS IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT. Everyone's hard work has turned out this way to give a second chance at a normal life. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT, THIS GAVE ME A LUMP IN MY THROAT AND TEARS OF JOY. GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE!!!!!🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😉😉😉😉😉

[@koisneurotypical]

Thank you VMF for putting together another fantastic episode! I just love the work you do. My greatest dream is to volunteer at the Foundation one day. I love the explanations Dave adds to your episodes- like another viewer was saying- how he explains why vervets do not make good pets. Moreover, I love how he gives innuendo to the complicated social and hierarchical issues when integrating a baby. I can only imagine pairing a baby with the personality of a specific troop. It requires an intimate knowledge of the ins and outs of every single troop (its key players- alphas, the interworking, dynamics), along with the personality of the baby. As we saw in Season 2, sometimes the consequences are heartbreaking when something goes wrong. It's not all fun and games and cuteness (although we love those parts too). Thank you so much for educating us and including us in your lifelong commitment and journey at the Foundation! (p.s. Connie has an amazing Instagram page- I urge you all to follow her- she has so much great footage. Plus, you can see real-time all of the orphans that join the Foundation).

[@amylongtocrochet]

You all are amazing working so hard for these babies to make it and have mommies! Watched you while it is 23 F and snowing atleast 4 inches on top of so much sleet! Be safe!

[@VervetMonkey]

Oh wow!

[@wandamanske8667]

I’m so happy you are explaining how the little creatures actually act in their own habitats and it’s wonderful what you are doing for them. My husband and I are senior citizens and cannot contribute but I surely hope all that can will do so.

[@dude...are-you-sure]

I think the orphans will continue to come and this is just the beginning of it. It's good work this group does for these vervets.

[@NaomiCurtis]

Poor little Linda she looks so sad still. Of course it takes longer for some little monkeys than others. But you've done so many remarkable things over the years for so many remarkable little monkeys. I can remember them through the season that they're come to the sanctuary but I can't remember who they are like you do from the outside. Thank you to all our volunteers without them I don't think anything could happen much. I'm glad covets allowing them to visit again. And Dave I have to say day by day week by week month by month your videos get better and better I remember when you hated to have your face on camera or your voice. You do a great job. Blessings to you all. 💞

[@liziarika10]

Muchas gracias por ser buenos

[@AJ-hn9rg]

Mrs Gold is an amazing mummy to these babies :)

[@maryannwelton9517]

Great job on the Intro Cage, every detail is perfect. 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks a bunch!

[@kellyburt2211]

These are the lucky ones *❤*

[@clairejohnson6506]

She is beautiful 😍 we hope she is going to be ok .

[@deborahschell9176]

Primates should never be pets. They're different and never should be away from they're own. It's very important what yall do. If you can, donate a few bucks to these people. They are the only ones who truly use every bit for the rehoming to the forest as they belong. Thank God for people like you!

[@debbiecoyne]

Poor little Yolanda & tiny little Zebulon broke my heart to see them hurt. They all make me sad to see them injured & hearing their stories. Thank you all for the hard work & hours you guys & gals put in to help/save these precious little angels! I look forward to seeing your weekly video. I just wish they were more often like 2 or 3 times a week. Especially, during the baby season. I get that when it's not baby season you might not have that much to record, so, post more videos only during the season.

[@denisekoenig9479]

When they are crying for their mommas it breaks my heart

[@debbiecoyne]

@@denisekoenig9479 me too!

[@benjiwon]

35:18 family goals, so good to see

[@loriehochberg2292]

Dave I love when you narrate These videos!! You have so much Love for these monkeys. Thank All of you for caring for them So well. Very impressive!! It makes me sad watching The other monkey videos On You tube pets are not Eating and drinking normal. Neglected emotionally!! Is there a foundation in Cambodia we could contact To help these poor monkeys?

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

That is JANET???! I remember her when she was the tiniest baby ever--only 200+ grams. And there she is, all grown up. Kudos to all of you for your great work.

[@debrabishop7946]

They are all so cute. Their little faces are adorable and makes me want one, but I understand why they don’t make good pets.

[@purplesue66]

I think they are the cutest things on earth. But couldn't have any pet where they couldnt grow up happy. I suggest becoming a volunteer if you think they're adorable. Also good parent practice.

[@KassieDavid]

This video made my day!!! ❤️

[@sharonstromley9350]

It is sad to see how much these babies must endure after being rescued from ppl who want to make pets of them. They are adorable and brave. Thank the good God for such rescue programs.

[@emilyshehan8352]

I always say if I had the money, I'd adopt an entire family of Monkey Babies and then someone will start telling me how crazy I am to want a monkey! They tell me about all the work, the money & the risks.... I then explain I don't want to physically adopt a baby money, I'd like to virtually adopt a family or troop of Vervet Monkeys from the VMF & offer to send a link since I am not able to adopt/sponsor right now because my cat needs dental surgery. I tell people when they ask if they can do anything to repay a favor that if they wanted to donate to the VMF in my name or honor of be grateful. I explain that MS has made it hard to ready or watch tv for long periods but watching or just listening to your content brings me hours of rest & entertainment! Watching the interactions, of these create brings me hours of joy!

[@denisekoenig9479]

That little one did excellent with the nebulizer

[@olabaskerville]

You are wonderful people! 🥰👍👏

[@VervetMonkey]

You are so kind

[@-thud-]

I'm always surprised how much solid food they can eat at that age. I'm curious if it's possible for them to survive alone like this.

[@ms.newyawkeri7559]

No. I do not think so. They are too young to forage for food. Their climbing skills aren't good enough to climb trees to get out of danger. They need fluids. And if they happen upon a troop of monkeys the males would kill it. Monkeys are highly social animals. Being alone in a forest is very traumatic for these little ones. They need attention, warmth, a feeling of security. At this age, unfortunately, they would never survive.

[@maryannwelton9517]

She look so much better I was not sure she would make it. BRAVO SUPER JOB is her name Yolanda

[@VervetMonkey]

Yes

[@nikkipogorzelski3046]

They are so lively and playful! ❤🐒❤🐒❤🐒

[@DeniseKoenig-py2ki]

Its amazing how u guys can tell all if them aoarr, even the grown ones

[@testingherwings]

So cute and fun to watch. What a fun job for you all.

[@terriegamino4415]

It just amazes me how the babies don't APPEAR to try to get the bandages/slings, etc off and even while getting nebulizer treatments, Zeb wasn't afraid of it and just stuck his face in it! I think once they get settled and grieve, then get cuddled and nurtured, they understand that everyone is trying to help them. (They're STILL wild though! ') )

[@johnnyebelindabewley4536]

At 45:45 it looks like someone wants to help with books. Sending lots of prayers for the workers to be well rested in the coming days and for your safety as well.

[@JorgeLuiz-qm2qk]

É lindo, os bebês bem cuidado. A mãe natureza e eu amamos vocês.

[@jerrieschulz2034]

Celtic is a happy boy, he has to investigate everything, just in case he can find a use for it later on. I think he is happy to be out of diapers and cages, he knows his life is so much better now that people care that his diet and cares are what they should be.

[@ritajubitana3882]

Well thank for all your help and goood care for yolanda 🥰

[@VervetMonkey]

Always!

[@lisacolbert5987]

How is it that Zebulon uses that nebulizer like an adult human ? It must feel good on his lungs but you’d think the mist and the noise would freak him out a bit .

[@reneem4366]

Thank you for all you do. I wish you all had a center in Cambodia. Right now the VOs in Ankgor Wat temple have a troop of we ex pet you tube orphans (at least 25) they hinder their ability the rehabilitate by staging drama, resulting in attacks and killings. It's horrible at least 5 attacks in past week. Not wild natural.... Man cause es drama. They feed the babies in front of alphas etc. 1 orphan was recorded with major head trauma! Having seizures! While VOs laughed and just held it on video. No other bodily injury like with what a fall would cause only head blow bruises. Face as purple as a plum. I wish the authorities would step in.

[@briandelaney9710]

I also follow the “Sovana group “. It is tragic I also wish there was a proper sanctuary for those macaques

[@kimvuchkovich2687]

All of you are amazing !!!

[@sheilavayenas2016]

Love them

[@lisaadkins5220]

Sound like shop vacs hilarious So beautiful

[@Fadedecho1]

The most adorable babies ever. Animals teach so many things. ❤

[@renatezylla1421]

I am happy to see, that Seeti is in a good mood - you are right, he has such a plac face...

[@janetgonzalez3931]

Awwww I wish I can have one they are so adorable and cute

[@jomarsh979]

I hope you see they are better to love from afar, they are not pets by any means. And as he says they are cute for about the first year and then the problem start. Have you ever thought about volunteering at a place like this?

[@chrispettersson6101]

Just wondering...are the careers university students who are training to be Veterinarians. They are such caring, gentle people!

[@BBB-rd2qi]

Chris Pettersson - No, anyone can volunteer.

[@jeanwilcox3464]

Careful of that little monkey. He looks ferocious.lol

[@bonnyl.1374]

I love hearing their baby voices trilling. Rrrrrrr

[@catherinemeguire9593]

What type of Royal Canin bottles and teats do you use for the vervet babies? Royal Canin makes bottles for puppies and for kittens. Which do you use? I don't see any marketed for baby monkeys... And I'd like to end you some.

[@VervetMonkey]

we use the kitten ones the small teat www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Canin-Milk-Feeding-Bottle-3-Replacement-Teats-Baby-Kitten-/262436891733

[@saraanderson6615]

They are so cute when they are little, but wouldn’t keep as a pet. So glad that they find foster moms to love and take care of them 🙂❤️

[@wolfgangkunz1903]

So an Sweetie and lovely❤❤❤❤

[@mroase4273]

Do these guys know what bottle is theirs? How do they know what bottle to goto, or do they goto whatever feels right at the moment?

[@rogeriabarroso2150]

Parabéns pelo belíssimo trabalho 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@corinneyates902]

Loving the eating noises. 😁

[@av8tore71]

Mrs. Gold is the best! I remember her from season 1. How old is she now?

[@monpaifamily2272]

Oh sweet,,,

[@peggy464]

cute babies

[@lililaras4325]

Baby cute i love you

[@susanschwartz7315]

It’s a true and happy wonder tge way in which the perspective Fister Moms gather and observe when she ts time, and how babies and mind gravitate to their perfect match. So unlike the stories that are told by the monster humans. There certainly is No Way the majority of these babies were JUST ABANDONED ( truth is, MOMS WERE MURDERED! ABD another Mom would have taken over if those poachers weren’t around ALING with those horrible SADISTICK BO’s!

[@vickiaverett2744]

I really appreciate the information. I have wondered how you choose which troop a baby goes to. Very interesting what you shared. Thanks Dave!

[@VervetMonkey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elvsflower3454]

I would love to take care of Linda like if she was mine she would not be mistreated she Will be Loved and cuddle

[@recparkourcat]

cute monkey

[@johnnyebelindabewley4536]

19:10 it sounds like he's saying momma or calling out for momma

[@JasminaKurtagic]

Majmuncic kojem nije odrezan rep❤❤❤❤

[@marileneroman2947]

❤🐒