Mrs Gold works her magic, baby monkeys finally find their way to a new home season 3 ep30

[@VervetMonkey]

If anyone would like to share our GoGet Funding page gogetfunding.com/help-feed-monkeys-during-lockdown thanks

[@aprilskies1051]

I did on IG lizziethistle

[@jodibrandl7522]

The moms that become the foster moms, is it because they didn't have their own baby that year or are they no longer able to have babies? How did you learn that vervet monkeys would adopt a baby? I've seen in other videos that (pig tails) the females won't adopt any babies and even the one video where the mom gave birth to twins, the mom rejected the one baby and let it die so I'm in awe that you know the vervet will adopt. How old do the foster moms need to be to adopt?

[@f.d4362]

Why do you have electrical fences???

[@jermainhuiskamp92]

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[@jermainhuiskamp92]

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[@renatezylla1421]

The babies grow very fast - They grow up well, because you care so well of them...THANKS for all what you do for this orphans.

[@lisapinson2518]

Another amazing video,Dave and the crew are so amazing with all of the babies ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@repleed98]

I’m new to V.F., yet it’s plain to see that Mrs. Gold is more than simply a loving foster mom with open arms for all these orphans, she’s also practically a staff member of VF! Foster mom, rehabilitator, counselor, etc. And, based on all the affection and praise I see for Mrs. Gold in all these comments, she also serves as VF ambassador! I’m surprised she’s not also helping wash all those dishes and food platters. In my wacky mind, I see M.G. putting on a tiny pair of spectacles as she carefully jots down observation notes on a little notepad and pen she keeps stored in her fur.

[@laurirohr5364]

Lol...just like a human child..little attention tantrum. Mrs. Gold is such an excellent Mom! Thank you all for working so hard for the 🐵monkeys😀.

[@renatezylla1421]

Mrs. Gold is an amazing foster mom - I guess she loves her position to be a good mom for so many orphans...

[@renatezylla1421]

You have to care of so many deails and look after the monkeys in many ways - thanks for all what you are doing for this wonderful animals! And thank you for this video.

[@VervetMonkey]

Our pleasure!

[@scottreich1207]

Doing great things Dave. Thank you.

[@auntieDelilah]

Is Jerry still around? I'd love to visit and donate some money. I was pregnant when I found Mrs Gold in 2018. She holds a special place in my families heart. My partner and I have cried over her love of her babies.

[@TheRealBaxterslideralus]

I have followed the progress of the integrations for a couple of years and I am astounded by the success you have achieved, the stress factor for these orphans is so high I would have expected a far greater failure rate. Eliminating the weening process has contributed to the stability but the main reason for the low stress factor is down to the dedication of the behind the scenes workers and their empathy for the troops well being. I would like to express my admiration and support for all the workers who dedicate their time and patience to helping these unfortunate little orphans, god bless you and may your days be full of happiness..

[@jermainhuiskamp92]

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[@Bill23799]

I nominate Mrs. Gold for Vervet Monkey Mom of the Year.

[@TheRealBaxterslideralus]

Yes she is pretty amazing, she would definitely get my vote.

[@tamarakennedy4976]

Dave you are amazing..

[@sarah.harasboucher5202]

Maddox throwing a fit @ 4:10 by coming between Mom Mrs Gold & Angelica and using all the strength from his arms and legs to push Angelica away from his Mon just to have her all to himself had me crying laughing!! This lil guys remind me so much of human babies / toddlers with their tantrums and different personalities it’s amazing. I love watching these videos I have learned so much about primates. Thank you for all you guys do to make sure these guys live their best possible life! Whether they know it or not you all are their guardian angels and saved everyone of their lives!

[@renatezylla1421]

Ellie is such a cute, smart monkey kid with big ears...I wish her a happy, healthy life!

[@barippy]

This is my fave episode, of all the episodes! There’s so much good info (thank you to each narrator), I get to see doll face 💘Gimli💘, 💙Rox, Ellie❤️, Maddox🧡 & Mrs. Heart💛 O’Gold, it’s just a great vid from beginning to end, thank you!

[@virginiaventura8873]

This is such a great joy to me just to see how the monkeys live together and love each other. Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to make it all possible. I just love it. See you soon. Virginia.

[@jermainhuiskamp92]

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[@TheRealBaxterslideralus]

Mrs Gold is amazing, all her adopted infants love her to bits, she is a very caring and sensitive vervet monkey

[@ML_SE]

Another great episode! Thank you for sharing the video. I really enjoyed watching it and will probably watch it again, soon😊 🤓🏴‍☠️🇸🇪

[@jermainhuiskamp92]

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[@lou5202]

I think I'm partial to vervets cuz the mom's really seem to have a lot of love for the babies...I love the fact that they gather up together against the males if a male tries to go after a baby..way to go girls..

[@sarah.harasboucher5202]

I loved seeing Jethro caring his new buddy Rox on his belly like a surrogate Dad. I’ve never seen a male Vervet Monkey carry a young baby or juvenile on his belly like a mom would. I have seen Macaque’s, chimpanzees, gorillas,marmosets and other primates as well but not these until this video. Pretty how they evolve to fit their tjj

[@mark.fergus]

We have only ever seen this twice now at the sanctuary so it is very rare indeed!

[@MA-wg7co]

Mrs. Gold can adopt me next season if she wants!

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

What a great idea. We can be sisters in her troop!

[@par9243]

The Ellie, Maddox and Mrs. Gold show was so fun to watch!😂 Happy to see them together as one happy family! And my oh my, little Gimli loves his food🥰 So cute to hear him for the first time! Thanks for this lovely video!❤️

[@jermainhuiskamp92]

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[@reedecker9416]

How many babies has Mrs. Gold fostered?

[@MA-wg7co]

My Mrs. Gold!!! 😍😍😍

[@larryniemiller5657]

Mrs Gold has fostered a lot of babies

[@ML_SE]

She's gold!😊 🤓🏴‍☠️🇸🇪

[@koisneurotypical]

Another great episode! I especially LOVE it when you 1) explain to us what is going on (i.e. redirected aggression, a baby getting upset b/c he wants more attention, etc.) and 2) when you label the monkeys. I know it takes a lot of time to do both, and it is much noticed and appreciated! Thank you for another great episode- this made my day (and I'll be watching it at least 2-3 more times tonight!) :)

[@jermainhuiskamp92]

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[@ludekolah6100]

Super video 👍💚

[@35daphni]

I love her name, Mrs. Gold 😂😂

[@anonamuss1604]

I wish Mrs Gold was my mum :)

[@sherylgreen9634]

I love her

[@barbarageorge7848]

Maddox seems to be a bum man! 😄😉

[@carolnikolov8469]

Omg Jethro carrying a baby 🤧

[@aprilskies1051]

Love the family of mongoose....like you say, they'll be great for snakes

[@jermainhuiskamp92]

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[@annbarnard7440]

Mrs Gold is a treasure for taking the orphans out to the Troop. Question...how many little babies has Mrs Gold fostered since she started taking them??? Xx Ann UK 🐒 👍 😊

[@VervetMonkey]

Good question!

[@AmyCS83]

Maddox and Gimli throwing a fit is so damn cute! A question: Maddox and Ellie were out of the enclosure but then came back? Does this happen often, like the door remains open even if all the babies are out so the new family can come back?

[@VervetMonkey]

Yes, they can always come back if feeling uneasy or unsure, so only once they comfortable and we satisfied they have settled will we remove the person from the door, sometimes can be a few days

[@carolnikolov8469]

Do you throw out food for the mongeese too?

[@serratedanderson7148]

How does the string stop them from touching the electric fence??

[@VervetMonkey]

its not the string there is a 40% shade screen over the wires so they cant climb it

[@amandaellison4892]

❤️🐒❤️

[@christenewhitener6083]

Is Elli getting Milk from her? It’s close to the end?

[@tamarakennedy4976]

Mrs Gold is still able to give birth right?

[@lynnschnakenberg3882]

Once Mrs. Gold is out with both babies why do y'all keep letting them back in instead of closings the door? Just wondering

[@VervetMonkey]

So that they know they have a safe place to run to if trouble starts

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

Because they need to be acclimated to the rest of the troop. Same reason you float the bag with new fish in the tank instead of just dumping it into the tank. Slow and steady is the proper course of action.

[@jermainhuiskamp92]

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[@carolynmcpherson2667]

@@South_0f_Heaven_ Great answer!

[@tamarakennedy4976]

I wonder if there is some way the new moms could begin to produce milk of their own for adopted babies.?

[@crystalhume2039]

I wish Mrs.gold could have adopted Gimli

[@tamarakennedy4976]

So much ticks and fleas and biting ants is there nothing that can be done to alleviate such suffering?

[@av8tore71]

Someone sure likes the edit button lol

[@mark.fergus]

I think that's my fault for talking too much and making him chop it up lol

[@cashew515]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tamarakennedy4976]

Dont the babies have to have a mum of their own there are so many females in that troupe what about the other baby tagging along mrs gould clearly loves the little girl and not so much the little boy baby.

[@katyalupochev9589]

What happens to young male orphans who reach maturity in their troop? I assume they get vasectomies - but are they removed from their “birth troop” to simulate the natural behaviour of leaving and finding their own group to rule? ... if so, how is it decided which group they will be moved to?

[@mark.fergus]

Yes they are vasectomised at 3 years old, but we don't currently move males to other troops as this would require an immense amount of time and effort. Integrating monkeys into troops takes a lot of time and resources, and we already have a backlog of rescued monkeys waiting to be integrated, so that's where our priority lies. The troops get on reasonably well though, even in mating season, so this is not something we would consider unless a particular monkey is getting beaten up or badly injured. The younger monkeys will gradually take over control of their troop as the older monkeys pass away or become weake, so there is still strong and healthy competition within the troops.

[@katyalupochev9589]

Mark Fergus interesting, good to know! I figured it would probably be a huge hassle to move every newly matured male; lots of trouble and upheaval for basically no payoff, since inbreeding isn’t a concern in sterilized populations. Thanks so much for responding, and for your work with the monkeys/in the episodes!

[@lynnschnakenberg3882]

I want to watch 2015/16 episodes were are they?

[@VervetMonkey]

Dont think they even had youtube then

[@jermainhuiskamp92]

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[@carolynmcpherson2667]

When you say "Angelica just redirected at Maddox," what does that mean? Certainly if Maddox were *my child* I would be annoyed.

[@VervetMonkey]

means redirecting there disaplinning

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

@@VervetMonkey Thank you!

[@123456BRye]

What happened to Tori?

[@VervetMonkey]

Lilongwe asked if she would come back to them as they needed her