New baby monkey Viktor arrives, Orphans Bru, Punim and Kinney looking for monkey mom

Vervet Monkey Foundation - Baby Season 4 - Episode 13 - Baby Monkey Viktor found on roadside clinging on to his lifeless mom, Bru Punim and Kinney follow their intense meeting with foster moms as Kinney finds it hard to let go of his caregiver. At the Vervet Monkey Foundation, a wildlife conservation & animal rescue sanctuary...
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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*

[@EmmaDee]

Do any of you ever find yourself thinking if you were that baby how scared you would be? My heart goes out to them just like I know it does for all of you. Swaddling them up in a blanket must give them so much comfort and I bet you guys have experienced a lot of sleepless nights. We all have much respect for all that you do! Thank you for sharing your lives with us and teaching us about these precious little babies.

[@VervetMonkey]

some times its difficult as you imagine yourself going through what they have to terrible to think about

[@Bill23799]

Amy remember how hard it must be on the care givers too. I am sure they become very attached, haha literally and emotionally, to the babies themselves. But then they have push them off to the next level to find their forever mom.

[@timmied8461]

This is a wonderful video showing your process in finding the orphaned babies a foster mom. It's a process in which takes a lot of loving care, and a lot of time, and patience, and experience, and those orphaned babies were at least, lucky enough to be rescued by everyone at the VMF! THANK YOU, FOR ALL THAT YOU DO AT THE VERVET MONKEY FOUNDATION! 💗

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

And we love you, too, Dave, as well as everyone who dedicates his or her time to caring for these babies.

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

​@@freedomunltd Good to hear from you, Jeanne; and yes: those abominable animal cruelty sites. I wrote in suggesting that there should be warnings on those videos--as there are in movies--and boy! did I get slammed! Lots of comments containing foul language. Amazing what people who don't have the slightest idea of who you are would behave in that way. ANYWAY, the Vervet Monkey Foundation has saved my sanity during almost one year of stringent quarantine. My best to you.

[@kathybowling3875]

@@carolynmcpherson2667 î

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

@@kathybowling3875 My five granddaughters (ages 13-7) are heavily invested--both financially and psychologically-- in Aurora's well-being: we got to name her. Any news in the last couple of days about her?

[@melindaworrell909]

Poor baby ... I cant imagine how he feels but yall will take good care of him ... thank god you found him

[@staceyholland3438]

I just love everything y'all do for these babies. I wish I was able to donate money but I live below poverty level and all I can do is watch these videos and help out this way. I can't wait to see more video's. Again thank you for all you do for these babies. 💖💖💖💖

[@annonomus620]

At least there’s one monkey channel on KZbin that is actually working to help these poor monkeys. Great job!

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you!

[@waitaminute2015]

Great job on the video and it's helpful having the narration. The babies are progressing quickly. I love seeing them getting hugs from monkeys instead of humans.

[@Sanakudou]

How quickly the babies trust humans and cry if they’re let go for even a moment is both lovely and sad, they just want a mom to cling to so they feel safe 😢

[@Prince_Zelda]

💔😭

[@loristone8860]

Monkeys are born with an innate ability to cling to their mothers or other objects in their environment. If you ever see a monkey giving birth it’s truly astonishing. As soon as the arms and hands clear the birth canal they latch on to their mother’s body and they literally pull themselves out of the birth canal and up toward their mother’s teats. Where their second instinct kicks in and they begin to root around until they latch on and begin to suckle. Both instincts are critical to the babies survival. They are typically born high up in the tree canopy during the evening hours for safety from predators and surrounded by their troupe. Mom needs all four extremities to navigate the treetops, so it’s usually the baby’s job to cling tightly to mom’s belly. Sleep would be perilous if both mom and baby couldn’t hold on even while soundly sleeping. Since it takes approximately 10 days for their eyes to begin focusing its also critical for those suckling instincts to help the baby latch on and encourage the mother’s to begin lactating. It’s truly amazing to see how nature provides unique solutions for each species’ needs.

[@jackmckee8491]

@@loristone8860 That was perfectly explained in detail thank you so very much.

[@AmziAbelAsher]

Pan always wants to grab her loot and make a beeline for it! She’s got important monkey shi* to do!!!! Love THE VMF! Keep up the AWESOME work ladies & gents!!!!!!!

[@kratkyhomesteader9043]

Precious beyond precious. So sorry the adjustment is such a struggle for some of them. You are all highly to be praised for your excellent work!

[@beckya1823]

Excellent episode! It's good to see the process even though it's hard at times. Keep up the great work!

[@igorsevostjanovas8931]

5555

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

Happy to see you ellie , easy to see how much you all care about these babies . Thank you as well josie . I love your videos.

[@VervetMonkey]

So nice of you

[@Bill23799]

Hey Dave. I passed along a referral to the VMF to the nice people who work at the drive up window at my local Bojangles restaurant in town. The neat thing is one of them is interested in volunteering at the VMF after seeing the channel.

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you thats amazing

[@Bill23799]

Please everyone remember to turn off your ad blocker and watch the ads. If you don't then the VMF not will receive any monetization from your view of this video. Watching a short ad is a small price to pay to support such a worthy cause, don't you think? Oh, and clik the LIKE button too and make a comment. It all helps. God bless you Dave and all the volunteers and staff of the VMF. Thank you for all you do to save these precious babies.

[@benjiwon]

I hope they get something from my views 😟 I'm on primo KZbin so no ads

[@kathieh7012]

Oh my gosh these precious little ones are coming along so well! Love seeing it & how patient the caregivers & all staff are with them!! Much love & prayers to all!! ♥️🙏🐒

[@nikkipogorzelski3046]

I had to watch this again. I can't believe what traumatic lives these babies are experiencing. What a miracle that you started the foster mom program! 🐒❤

[@koisneurotypical]

Josie- was that you narrating? You are a ROCK STAR. I wouldn't know what was going on, if it wasn't for your scene-by-scene narration. I would love to be able to have *that* kind of knowledge of the monkeys. I'm sure it took years upon years to learn all the facts and faces of everyone. All of your hard work is so appreciated and just mind-blowing. I hope you all hang in there during this time, and we are all definitely thinking about you and sending you whatever support we can! You guys are amazing!

[@VervetMonkey]

Yes that was Josie

[@josiehumble5907]

Yes it was me thank you for your positive comments :-)

[@territroublled7585]

This was really, really good to show just how difficult it is to launch the babies off with new mums. Thanks for explaining the process in detail!

[@nicholeburd8751]

Thank you so very much, I have been waiting for an update on the babies. I can go to sleep now. I just got notification of another update on my other favorite channel and monkeys. Much love and prayers to all of you

[@ChrisReher]

I miss the closeups of the babies playing that Kyle used to post.

[@lynettecook283]

That is a real job!

[@av8tore71]

Great work with the new baby boy poor thing. He's in GREAT hands now!

[@tameramitchum7867]

What you do for these babies is a great blessing there just like a human

[@amandaellison4892]

You’re staff is fantastic with the babies. ❤️🐒❤️

[@starlapercle9575]

I love this lil baby, I love them all.

[@tamarakennedy4976]

His mum hit by a car maybe hes sore. He certainly was calm being secured in burrito and held close and warm. He looks hungry.

[@mildredlaware1061]

GOD BLESS YA'LL 🙏🙏🙏💗💞💗🥰

[@azilgaard]

It seem contradictionary when a tiny and vulnarable animal can make such loud and strong noises! Mother nature can be really clever.

[@TheBardy07]

Thank you all so much taking the time to put these videos out when you are so busy with the babies. They are always so informative. I think schools around the world should be showing videos like this of all species and shown the consequences of peoples actions and how traumatised the babies left behind are. I think we are only going to be able to sort out the killing and selling of gorgeous creatures with education and compassion. As Dave has said before, every creature on this planet has a right to be here. Love to all the monkeys and their hoomans. Please all stay safe x

[@ana-ei1kz]

Btw: the video quality is awesome!

[@lindapelle8738]

Poor Kinny he says nope I’m OK with my human mommy just leave me be,I hope everyone patiently watches the commercials so they can make enough money to support these sweet children.Sometimes I watch the ad if I’m not interested I check emails do a couple things there’s always something to do, and a lot of the ads I end up really liking. Anything for these monkeys.🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sonjam314]

It is so amazing how these moms just want to protect the babies even though they aren’t actually theirs. So different from so many other animals!!!! All of you volunteers are miracles sent from God in my opinion. God Bless everyone involved with this group and thank you for the wonderful videos. I truly love watching ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ana-ei1kz]

Thank God he was rescued by you ( VMF) and not by those people who make “dolls” out of them and quickly start a video channel to make money, with zero intentions of keeping them once they have grown into teenagers and start to cause havoc in the domicile that they are kept in. Once they are of no use to the family they are discarded like useless trash with ZERO survival skills. We all know how that ends for the poor monkeys. Vervet monkeys have the best care with the ultimate goal of being adopted by a proper foster mom like Martha! So many wonderful foster moms! God bless you all.

[@amandaellison4892]

Thank God y’all are here for these little babies. Y’all do such an excellent job it’s awesome. They are some very lucky little babies to be in the foundation otherwise they would have died without their mothers. Your staff is with them 🤗💛❤️🐒❤️

[@anonamuss1604]

Another beautiful vid. ...Ads watched ...Thumbs up ...Shared Job done :)

[@kystfort]

That must be the mom-of-the-year picture! holding 3 babies :) supercute and heartwarming

[@christasmith7311]

Thank you for taking Care of the little Monkeys ther are so adorable Many Blessings

[@gyongyihuszak3288]

OMG! So sweet baby! Hope he will be healthy! Cute baby.

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

Wow he is very blue 💙

[@cindywhite8241]

I just turned in, why is he so blue 💙?

[@VervetMonkey]

its there natural color - they are sometimes know as blue monkeys

[@kimmieh8419]

His mom got hit by a car. OHHHHH, you mean his color!!! 😳😬(I’m sorry, I have a warped sense of humor. I didn’t mean any offense.)

[@Wendy-cj5yz]

Lovely to watch the introductions in more detail. Kinney is loud in my ear plus but what a sweetie ❤️❤️

[@guylenetaylor3011]

Is that glucose in the syringe or just water?

[@VervetMonkey]

Rehydration made with honey

[@lindapelle8738]

Oh my goodness she’s taking care of three babies what a sweet mommy monkey

[@ES-pc8kf]

Any theory why bru is favored by the foster moms?

[@VervetMonkey]

Probably smaller and wants to hang on more

[@kindafoggy]

There must be a Vervet Medal of Valor or a ribbon of "on-her" somewhere for these care givers. If there's not, there should be!

[@lindapelle8738]

These babies are killing me literally killing me I just love them so much. Why are all these mom monkeys dying? Thank God for the foster moms how sweet, it’s not that easy to get gorillas to be a foster mom.And thank God for the human foster moms too.

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

The moms are dying because 1) they are being hit by cars; and 2) people consider them vermin and kill them.

[@kimfabbri1784]

I’m new to this channel, and was scrolling thru the comments hoping to find out why the baby was blue. Is this infant brand new or close to it? At what age will a typical color of a Vervet monkey change? And HOLY COW he’s got a set of lungs!! Additionally, how does the foster mom become one?

[@VervetMonkey]

its there natural color - they are sometimes know as blue monkeys

[@anitabrewer7834]

Wasn’t there a really bizarre odd looking orphan named Merlin that needed an abnormally long time to rehab? If I remembered his name correctly, how is Merlin doing? Do you ever see him out in their community?

[@josiehumble5907]

If you mean Merlin in Dino and Daniel enclosure yes he's doing really well and has lots of friends.

[@misskimpegues]

Do you bathe the babies if they are stinky

[@VervetMonkey]

yes

[@joanncoopertroupe3506]

You all do a wonderful job.I love your videos.

[@av8tore71]

I seen Jethro carrying Rox from time to time in your videos when he was a baby. Is that unusual for a male to carry a baby like that?

[@VervetMonkey]

no its not

[@annieb1794]

Last few seconds, the beagle and tortoise. There could be a good Vervet Forest children's story there.

[@terriegamino4415]

Looks like Viktor is a real "blue blood"!

[@numerian4516]

How is it that these Vervet cuties are usually so calm and inquisitive then you have macaques that are psychotic and spastic?? You’d think the wild would be more prone to wariness of humans and temple monkeys chill since there’s so much interaction or just in general personality. I aLeo prefer their adorable purr & trill.

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

I know. There are certainly personality traits associated with the different species. It's really quite amazing.

[@sharonstromley9350]

Part of the reason there is such a difference has to be the VO. They give the monkeys no space, always two or three feet away when on the ground, chasing moms with very new borns, sometimes until moms bare their teeth. Horrible.

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

@@todddavidson1332 Thank you very much, Todd. This is an excellent explanation.

[@korrinschilling9909]

@@sharonstromley9350 you are so right, those other monkeys are horribly stressed.

[@sharonstromley9350]

@@korrinschilling9909 Sad, isn't it. Wish we could push a button and make their lives better!

[@marisafernandes7531]

Porque ele está azul, é a cor dele? Surpresa, nunca tinha visto um animalzinho dessa cor.

[@LindaC616]

Dizem que é a sua cor natural

[@Sheryl23able]

Brilliant work you folks are doing 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bumblebee0369]

How long can a baby nurse on its mother when the mother has died? Obviously not every baby is taken and cared for when their mother has been killed or dies, so thats why im curious how long the dead mother produces milk and how long can a newborn nurse on their dead mother?

[@VervetMonkey]

I doubt it would be more than a few hours

[@annamay915]

Sometimes it’s irritating ~ the reason is : that the ladies don’t even know how to wrap the baby monkeys (yes, they squirm around a lot. But yes there is away (believe me)… I think that’s one thing, that these ladies need to learn ~ so the babies can also feel the warmth and feel secure… I do enjoy watching these videos!!!

[@VervetMonkey]

Just take into consideration not everyone has worked with animals, new people arrive every month - it does not have to be perfect.

[@av8tore71]

@29:49 Bru looks so inquisitive with the camera

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

They love to see themselves reflected in the camera lens. Big bonus for us, because we get a good look at them.

[@hikkchik]

FINALLY! This is the video I've been searching for and asked you guys about a while back--where the female grabs up 3 babies at once and tries her best to get out the door with them. It happens at 28:30.

[@VervetMonkey]

glad you found it

[@kimmieh8419]

Lmfao At 19:04 in the middle of the top of the screen, there is a peek-a-boo going on from one of the monkeys outside the cage! I was laughing so hard!!!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 And at 29:50, Bru being the CUTEST turning his head side to side!!!😍😍😍😍

[@gerinipe1178]

💕👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kristendowns7512]

Awww soo sweet!! I would love to be there helping them!!! Why does that cute little monkey look blue? Is it their fur? He's adorable as hell!!

[@VervetMonkey]

yes ther natural color

[@kristendowns7512]

@@VervetMonkey oh wow!!! Beautiful color too!! Is that the only color of those monkey's?

[@barbaradupuy9675]

Why is he so blue

[@annamay915]

What’s wrong with the lil’one that just came into the Foundation ~ he/her looks like it got sprayed “Blue”… I’am just asking, if that’s ok!!!

[@VervetMonkey]

they are blue

[@annamay915]

Really that is cool to know…

[@cherokeeheartct8633]

Gosh look how blue he is never seen that before

[@jackielight6908]

I'm new to you channel I was very curious why are the monkey body blue some more than others

[@sherilocke882]

Just curiosity... whys the rescued baby blue?

[@bitsabelle]

Poor baby Viktor 😥

[@beverlyhunkler3128]

I wish I could do this kind of work it's always been one of my dreams

[@aprilireland4596]

Just curious. Why do some of the baby monkeys look more blue than others? I noticed that the first new orphan in this episode looks really blue. Is that a medical condition, or do some monkeys just have naturally blue skin. I've noticed it also throughout the other seasons as well. Just wondering.

[@VervetMonkey]

its there natural skin color

[@Drift-Daddy]

how do I find a place like this to volunteer or intern at? I would give anything to be able to work with these little guys.

[@VervetMonkey]

vervet.za.org/volunteering/

[@mauraghirri1727]

Impressionante! Sembrano bambini con la coda!

[@Godluvs1000]

It’s sad how the Mothers are always getting hit by a car. They should put signs up to be aware that the Monkeys are there. Why is he so blue is he cold? Poor little baby what a shock for him it’s sad. Thank you for taking care of all the babies that come to you. I wish I could support your channel. I will pray and share to help.

[@VervetMonkey]

its there naturak color

[@amandaellison4892]

❤️🐒❤️🐒❤️

[@amybush9066]

Ok what happened to Cupcake? I thought she was with Bru and Punim in Skunky and now Kinney is there, but cupcake isn't at Disneyland

[@VervetMonkey]

cupcake did not make it

[@amybush9066]

@@VervetMonkey I didn't know anything happened to her...but understand with all the not so nice comments after Dixie...Thank you for all you guys do. Working with wild animals can be very tricky.

[@sophiajoyceferry7150]

Thank Goodness you guys found this baby Monkey Otherwise it would have been picked up by a monkey dealer and sold to a person that would put it up On Their YT channel, The baby monkeys have to put up with being dressed in ridiculous clothes and trained to act like a human child..

[@amandaolson308]

Why is the baby skin so blue what's that blue color for

[@VervetMonkey]

its there natural skin color - they are also known as the blue monkey

[@jujingmonkeys3012]

Nice video

[@gvodopia6401]

Boy I wish I can adopt a baby

[@tamayabryson8011]

I would love to adopt if I can. I live in Virginia and its legal for monkeys. Please let me know how i can adopt or rescue and how much? Please let me help. I have 2 ferrets and 1 dog. My family and I love animals, all kind

[@OKBoomer2k]

One of the messages of this organization is that monkeys should never be pets, even if it's legal.

[@kibby5774]

Why is he so blue?Is he in shock?

[@VervetMonkey]

its there natural color - they are sometimes know as blue monkeys

[@loisjackson3164]

I know it's a newborn, but why does it look so blue

[@VervetMonkey]

its there natural skin color - they are also known as the blue monkey

[@jennykennedy9311]

Why is he/she so blue?

[@VervetMonkey]

its there natural skin color - they are also known as the blue monkey

[@lesliebarger897]

Why is it blue

[@VervetMonkey]

because they called blue / green monkeys / vervet monkey

[@jussaraporto5287]

Como é pequeninho esse bichinho deve ter tirado da mamãe dele assim que nasceu

[@LindaC616]

I'm an old subscriber who was somehow disconnected, back again. What do you do about predators, such as snakes?

[@VervetMonkey]

all natural wildlife is welcome to stay in ther homes - we all need to learn to share

[@LindaC616]

@@VervetMonkey thanks, but do they ever come after the babies?

[@VervetMonkey]

No we have never had a incident with a snake and baby only with older monkeys - but the it was probably accidental

[@LindaC616]

@@VervetMonkey wonderful to hear! Thank you!

[@chereecargill355]

Why is new baby so blue?

[@VervetMonkey]

its there normal color

[@mommersrizutto1476]

Why is the new little guy as blue as a blueberrie?

[@VervetMonkey]

its ther natural color

[@ceciliagonzales5977]

Porque el monito Viktor está azul ,además tan chiquitito si pudieran traducir en Español no entiendo, nada de lo que hablan por favor soy de chile me interesa mucho lo que hablan pero no entiendo nada Amo a los Monkis❤❤❤

[@LindaC616]

Veo que comentan aquí que es su color natural, que también les dicen "los monos azules"

[@user-pq2pq3dy6h]

You know she is going to sell it.

[@roxannfawcett6535]

Is that the best u can do with the feeding cage, it seem so cold and callus, other then that thank god for all of u

[@JP-gj2op]

The babies learning to use the feeding cage is vital to them being adopted by a foster monkey mom. They need milk for the first year of life, and since the moms aren’t producing milk, they have to learn to go to the feeding cage for their milk. It’s not possible for the humans to separate them from their new mother every 4 hours to hand feed them.

[@jussaraporto5287]

Esse é barulhento

[@brandynt.phipps2424]

So sad

[@yxz7789]

The video was shaken often.

[@elizabethsmith2948]

Imagine being with out momma

[@luissnz1488]

Mandame uno x correo, 👍🤔🐒🤣

[@KennyE0311]

Stolen from birth

[@JP-gj2op]

It’s mother died

[@noongourfain]

What a face!