The integration of orphan baby monkeys back into a troop

Vervet Monkey Foundation South Africa - Baby Season 5, Episode 27 The integration of baby orphan monkeys back into a troop is one of the highlights of the work done at the foundation, we spend time at the Dino and Daniel enclosure with baby monkeys getting to know their new moms 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 the 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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[@carolynmcpherson2667]

And there's Fiona @24 minutes. giving hugs. Nothing ever stops this lady from living a full life. It's inspiring.

[@renatezylla1421]

I could watch the baby monkeys for hours when they eat the fruit and rummage through the plate full of fruit and vegetables for the best and juiciest bits..They are real little connoisseurs!

[@dianakirby4303]

I was just thinking that myself, watching her pick for another piece of mango. Delightful ,isn't it.

[@astrohaterade]

I know 🫠 I usually get grossed out by watching people or animals eat but these little ones are too darned cute.

[@sawminkhant6194]

@@dianakirby4303 the first one I had

[@I-serve-you-tea]

It’s so cool how their little feet have opposable thumbs

[@renatezylla1421]

Dear Dave, I am always amazed at how you can personally describe each monkey with its history and development - and that with 600 monkeys in the Foundation - you are a loving "father" to all of them.

[@dianakirby4303]

I'd like to name one,... Dave🐒

[@amybush9066]

I can see how easy it would be to get attatched to these little ones and how hard it is to intro them into the troops. They are all such sweet little ones.

[@monicamailman3796]

I appreciate that you let them eat. No clothes or diapers. Just cute wild monkeys.

[@karmaleenash2841]

So amazing to see these lovely creatures being in monkey troops doing important monkey business due to the love and care of so many folks. Thank you for all you do! 🙉🙈🙉

[@timmied8461]

I feel so sorry for Soca, his eyes look very sad! He's had a rough start in life, but I know he will eventually be happy when he bonds with his new mom! Thank you all, at the VMF for everything that you guys do for these little ones! 🙏 👍 💖

[@amylongtocrochet]

Maggie and mom want each other so bad! I love what you do! You and your staff are miracle workers!

[@av8tore71]

Hazel is such a wonderful mom! I remember hazel from Kyle Salazar in seasons 1 thru 3 and how he explained everything about the mom's.

[@dorothydeese759]

I could spend hours watching the babies united with foster mom's. 😍

[@dianakirby4303]

Thank you so much for pointing out distinguishing features. For the longest time I swore I would never be able to tell them apart. I've come quite a way with your tips. They really help a lot. Sometimes when the babies get a mom, and I see them go out with the troop,....... I do this little happy dance and I'm sounding like a goofy lady talking to my bird about how happy I am for the baby monkeys having a life now. I could go on forever about how wonderful you guys are. Baby monkeys matter 🐒🐒🐒🐒 Vervet Foundation matters! You guys all work so hard, here on me... 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷Cheers.

[@jennifer294]

Diane your right these people that help these are truly Angels❤🙏

[@heatherwhatever7714]

I talk to the birds in my yard and am delighted to see them again after a hard winter. Birds know we aren’t cuckoo. ☺️

[@lou5202]

The amount of patience that you all show is just unbelievable..these monkeys are spoiled because of you...I love it.

[@janinehiggins1507]

Well done amazing how settled the look and stress free .a great place for a new start in life .🎉uk 🇬🇧

[@ickiedeer-lamb7282]

You have no idea how much I'm needing to see vmf today. My brother in law died on Monday and I feel better Watching you and the cuties. Thanks for everything you do ❤🥰💙💛🙈🙊🙉🐵🐒🕯👏🌈

[@nikkip6627]

I am so sorry Ickie Deer-lamb , I see you on the same monkey channels that I go on every day and I feel like I know you a bit… just happened to see your bad news and wanted to offer my condolences to you and your family … with all my heart my sincere sorrow……

[@ickiedeer-lamb7282]

@@nikkip6627 I thought I knew you from somewhere. Thank you very much. These channels really help even during the hard time, meeting special friends like yourself along the way. I wonder if arroz is back this weekend 🤔 👀

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

Hey, Ickie. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You are not alone in finding the doings of the VMF to be the high point of your day. I'm here for reasons of major illness--NOT covid, thank God--and I could not have gotten through two years of quarantine if it hadn't been for our friends, humans and vervets alike. Take care.

[@nikkip6627]

@@ickiedeer-lamb7282 we all miss him , that’s for sure.( I mean Arroz)

[@josiehumble5907]

So sorry to hear, sending strength and thank you for watching ❤️

[@elainelewis6724]

Baby monkey hugs...the world needs more of it. ❤ Great video, as always. So many nuances yet so many ways to work around. Great job, Everyone! Cute little spoon tantrum, btw. Thanks for sharing. #vervetpower

[@wendepollock8131]

I totally get becoming attached to these babies and then having to let them go. But giving them a new life is the greatest gift that can be given to them. I just love these babies and so grateful for finding this wonderful foundation and the love and care given to these sweet little babies.

[@jennifer294]

I'd like to Thank each and Everyone for all you do for these monkeys,You all are Angels❤..I love watching these little guys❤❤🙏

[@amylongtocrochet]

I am glad to see the babies moving on! I have been out sick and have been watching live replays when I can. Hoping I am on mend so I can make some things to send out to you and the workers!

[@VervetMonkey]

I hope so too!

[@EmmaDee]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@sonjam314]

I personally want to thank each and everyone that is involved in caring for these babies. Thank you to the volunteers, regular staff and those who donate. With our each and every one of you this foundation would not be possible 💖💖💖💖 God Bless and stay safe😘😘😘

[@renatezylla1421]

I am so happy to see the cute Yolanda again - she is in a good mood...

[@EmmaDee]

Thank u guys so much for helping us identify the moms and especially the babies. I’m seeing how you point out special distinctive features they have which helps but your memories amaze me!! This is so special.

[@VervetMonkey]

Our pleasure!

[@BBB-rd2qi]

The babies at 3 or 4 months are so fuzzy. Very cute.

[@seriavery7933]

The little monkeys really love eating their food. They love it. It makes them so happy. Thank you .

[@VervetMonkey]

Yes they do

[@kwoksmusic]

I'm so impressed by how you all know the different monkeys by name and even their history! That is so amazing!!! Thank you for your great work!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@shellykinzli3832]

Thank you for your moving and beautiful work for these tiny ones. You brighten my long days in bed when i am ill. And you help me believe in the fact that there is such goodness in people.

[@olabaskerville]

Evening of Thursday, and my favorite vervets are coming 🐒🤗

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

If you start a fan club, I will join. Better yet, I will continue my strategy of advertising the wonders of the VMF to any innocent person who comes within shouting distance.

[@chriszimmerman9737]

31:00 💯. Always happy to see you guys including stuff like this. Anything to discourage people picking them up as pets. Also, props to that volunteer for being so patient after getting nipped in the face!

[@lizc6194]

Fiona at 24;00 💗💗💗💗 so precious how the little ones get all the love they need from the troop. Testament to all the love vmf puts into caring for each little orphan through the years.

[@mymales1]

Thanks Josie … it was so good to see Isa Maria and Okoye - Okoye is still so fluffy 🥰🥰

[@lisapinson2518]

Little Bobby was determined to keep that spoon,he said finders keepers.😊

[@christenewhitener6083]

Helps the world go around.

[@seriavery7933]

They are sweet little monkeys. They are just so precious.

[@sherriehetzel6679]

They are so gorgeous

[@CindyKristof]

Bobby with the spoon made me laugh so hard 🤣🤣

[@margaretpeggymitchell3138]

They are so cute but aside from the cuteness, babies grow up and need to be capable in the wild as you have taught us

[@carolwood4023]

i love all the baby happy for you ar ther to get to meet ther new mom

[@julieprior3126]

15:22 Josie says they look like they're at the cinema... They really do!!! 😁 Great episode as always. It seems the monkeys are quite prone to getting thrush - we have seen them in previous episodes.... Do you know why?

[@VervetMonkey]

lot to do with stress

[@lisapinson2518]

Little Soca looks so sad,it breaks my heart to see the little fella so down 😢❤

[@lisacolbert5987]

35:08 Of course you guys get blamed for Meggy’s screaming when mom tries pulling her through the enclosure by her tail. I know this is an older video but I LOVE it . 💚👍🏽👏🏽

[@melissahopeklaus5776]

Thank you guys for having such big hearts and compassion your amazing !

[@cynthiakrause991]

They just are loving their milk

[@Katherine-jw2rx]

😊 great work guys you are all great peole and should be proud of yourselves ❤❤❤❤

[@jennifer294]

Watching them get new moms is so Heartwarming❤❤Makes my heart smile❤❤

[@gailvarchula5542]

Baby Monkeys 🐒 🙈 🙊 are so cute eating their fruits & drinking their water. They are so adorable. Thank you for caring for them. ❣❤❣❣

[@erynporter9951]

So excited for Mini Max, Yolanda, & Eamon. ( I re-watched Mini- Max's baby videos and he's growing into a big, healthy boy🥰) I feel bad for Meggie that she has not been able to join the troop with her friends due to the thrush in her mouth ☹️. ***Curious if the monkeys can have yogurt due to their stomach flora??? If so, I know tumeric, coconut, and yogurt are all great things to help soothe sore skin with thrush or yeast. We give tumeric in coconut "yogurt" to our dogs in Spring, Summer, & Early Fall to prevent yeast as they are retrievers and are sometimes in questionable bodies of water. Ughhh***

[@bonnierudnisky2509]

All the intros I've seen have been so successful, which is a blessing. I'm wondering how you choose which troop a monkey should go to. And, as in the case of Meggy, once they've been released but need further human care, you get the baby monkey away from its mum and back into the intro cage.

[@feliciaveitia2448]

Gracia es tan en este Pais

[@lisapinson2518]

Maggie isn't to happy,she wants her momma back and momma is waiting for her baby ❤

[@madalynmak1952]

These babies are so adorable. Have you all tried nutracal for animals for these babies? This helps with sick animals. I know it works on ferrets and dogs and cats so I would believe it would work for these babies as well. It is worth looking into for health and weight gain and nutrition needs. I have used it several times for different animals for many different reasons. Look into it. It may be something worth checking out and they all love the taste. It is kinda like a paste. Never had a problem giving it to any of our different animal babies. Good luck and thank you for all you do. I WISH I was not so far away and so old, at 71 but I am a member and wish I could do so much more. Love your dedication.

[@VervetMonkey]

thanks we do use them

[@lisacolbert5987]

I’m curious about Meggy , Maggie , Meggie developing thrush in the “wild” ? I think of human babies *and* adults getting it due to too much sugar , antibiotics , prolonged stress , lowered immune and likely other reasons that I have no clue about , and assumed that , away from those things , that they wouldn’t get it. And now I’m wondering , if they get it without humans over-seeing their well-being and it goes unchecked , what ultimately happens ? - no need to answer my question here, I’ll Google it - but what a nasty affliction for a little monkey with the pain of it , especially when eating , ensuring weight loss , a failure to thrive and an overall bummer for a little guy . Not to mention it spreading to mom and the rest of the babies/troop.

[@DeniseKoenig-py2ki]

Is it common for them to get thrush or are they passing it to each other or are the tests not being washed well

[@denisemiller7670]

I’m so happy I found this site! I’m sick of Cambodia and those horrible mean people that dress those poor sweet monkeys like village clowns and starve them and disappline them like they did something wrong! They feed them awful food, tons of candy and they steal them from their mothers! On night I saw a guy beat one to death with his fist in the head 25x or more! It was the cruelest thing I’ve ever seen! I forgot to screen shot it because I cried so hard! They’re insane! Thank you for all you do! You’re a wonderful man and your crew is as kind!

[@keding9159]

Do you use Gentian violet for thrush? Works wonders.

[@loriannmcgee4062]

Dave or whomever do you guys ever come across a monkey that you just can't put with a troop? I seen a monkey named Candy and she just couldn't handle being a monkey. She couldn't handle being dirty, being around other monkey and it just killed her. So 😔!

[@VervetMonkey]

No in the 30 years we have been working with them unless there is a mental problem, we have not found one that did not want to live with its own kind, found alot of people though who could not let go and caused stress for the monkey

[@loriannmcgee4062]

Thank you for the reply! I think people who are granted the privilege of living amongst these creatures are lucky! In the US we are not so lucky. Love your channel.

[@EmmaDee]

Will she be dehydrated with as much fruit as she’s eating? Lord, she loves her fruit like no other!! Good sweet girl

[@VervetMonkey]

We cant take the chance but she would probably be ok

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

Papaya is up to 88% water.

[@denisekoenig9479]

He said they are running out of troops to put them in. Is there a set nunber of monkeys in eavh troop? How does that work

[@korrinschilling9909]

What was the name of the mystery monkey found on the grounds in episode 26?

[@kittyallen5294]

May I ask how you get mums to adopt a baby not theirs?

[@NancyM1115]

They must not poo a lot. What is the “eyebrow” thing that vervets can do?

[@carolwood4023]

i would love to be ther with you all to help you an meet you too i am carol from willacoochee GA

[@lynn3525]

Ok last question for now , it’s a two parter… The moms that are in the troop that do carry their own babies can we see them in a video please?? Second part is after you see some male it not fixed do you try to find out and fix them/ him ?? I know it’s not your idea of them multiplying since you are a recuse and you would run out of room quickly if you didn’t fix the problem. Just curious if I was correct in my thoughts.. thank you for everything that you all do!!!

[@susanmiller6023]

33:37 what is Soca doing? You talk about a coping method he has but I don't understand what you are trying to stop.

[@darcygiovenardi9101]

Great🙌🙏❤❤

[@EmmaDee]

Hi, I have another question seeing the little thirsty ones drinking their milk about 3/4 way through. Are there any “milk thieves” that want to drink everyone’s milk?? 🙈

[@VervetMonkey]

defiantly and lately some very naughty mongoose

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

@@VervetMonkey Life is even more complicated than we know.

[@deannawiggins9992]

How do you bring back in?

[@margaretpeggymitchell3138]

What was he doing wrong?

[@claudettebennett7486]

Why doesn't Maggie? want to eat or drink much?

[@OKBoomer2k]

Do adult male Vervet monkeys do the lip smacking to calm the babies, or is that mainly a female thing? Do adults do it to each other?

[@VervetMonkey]

No uncommon for males to look after babies, yes they do

[@wandacornellcornell1814]

Theas ba is look much bigger than others I believe I have seen you integrate with new mothers. Am a wrong, am I miss judging the size of others being much smaller than thease babies showing here?

[@petragloser4688]

Könnt ihr bitte Untertitel auf Deutsch einfügen❤

[@yvonnewalser2217]

👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@bertcabasares4633]

What happened to that guy Kyle?

[@VervetMonkey]

went home

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

Even using my whole screen I couldn't tell what Soca's inappropriate behavior was. Can you elucidate?

[@151riley]

Maybe the type of self-soothing particular to some male baby monkeys...

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

@@151riley I begin to catch a glimmer. . . .

[@azilgaard]

My understanding is that when monkeys are traumatized and depressed they curl up into a fetal position. Soca didn't do anything inappropriate. The reason you don't want so see this is because it expresses depression. The caretaker tried to cheer Soca up and get her out of the bad mood. If I'm wrong I hope the VMF will correct me.

[@151riley]

@@azilgaard The VMF never deny the reality of the monkeys’ depression or “cheer them out of it” which doesn’t work on monkeys any more than on humans. I think that’s what makes these videos so comforting to watch. Also Soca is male.

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

@@azilgaard Actually, *I*--not a VMF staffer, but someone who has spent the last two years in quarantine watching these films--know these episodes intimately, and I can tell you that Liz Heywood (above) is completely correct. If you have watched every one of these programs--starting right from the beginning--you will hear this subject--depression--forthrightly addressed. There is no attempt to make light of an orphaned baby's distress--even death--when the baby loses the will to live. Consider the plight of little Gimli when he arrived: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH`y-C9HTbwY&t=426s That and later episodes show us little Gimli and the heroic effort the VMF team made to pull him back from the brink. And--miraculously--they succeeded. And no, not all depressed babies curl up into a ball. That is a stereotype. Monkeys--and plenty of humans, too--may "turn their face to the wall" and they are gone.

[@kimveazey9036]

To stop the others from blocking the feeding cage, maybe a tube attached to the outside that the older ones can't get in? They would be too big ti fit in and maybe not so easy to block because it won't be flush with the cage

[@bjchav4489]

They probably have diabetes from you feeding them that kind of fruit. That's not out in the wild.

[@aprilauberg3033]

Is there anyway you could put me in the rite direction to buy a baby monkey to grow with my kids and grandchildren my name is april I’m really interested in finding out

[@VervetMonkey]

If you are thinking about purchasing any type of primate (ape, monkey, lemur, marmoset, etc.) as a pet, we hope that you will take into consideration the following reasons that primates of any kind make terrible pets and choose not to contribute to the primate pet trade. 1. Monkeys are ripped from their mother’s arms as babies (at just a few days old) to be sold to humans as pets. Not only is this extremely traumatic for the baby, but also to the mother who will be bred again and again, only to suffer the same fate for each pregnancy. 2. Primates are expensive to purchase and care for. They have very specific diet, enrichment, and housing needs that are expensive and will take up most of your time. Many captive primates develop diabetes, which is also difficult and costly to treat, if you can even find a veterinarian who will treat a monkey. 3. As babies they are adorable and sweet, but once they hit puberty (around age 3) their demeanor will completely change. They will become unpredictable, aggressive, unmanageable, and dangerous, often biting and scratching even their most favored caregiver. No amount of training will tame a wild animal or keep them from asserting their dominance. Monkeys can live to be 20-40 years old, which is a long time to care for an aggressive, biting animal. 4. They will destroy your home and make it stink! Throwing feces and urine, “poop painting” on the walls, and urinating everywhere are typical monkey behaviors in a human home. You may think that diapers are the answer, but even if a monkey would agree to wear one, they often cause painful sores and rashes, and they restrict the tail muscles from developing normally causing physical damage to the primate. (Life at the sanctuary allows these animals the freedom to express these species-specific behaviors, without forcing them into difficult, hands-on situations. We are able to feed, clean, and enrich all primate areas without direct contact with any primate) 5. Hierarchy! Primates naturally want to be the one in charge in a group, or at least be second in command. This means that generally a primate will bond with one person who they think is in charge, and then perceive everyone else as the enemy. They will attack humans with vicious bites and scratches to maintain their status in the group. This means ultimately you will be left alone with your monkey, cut off from normal social interactions with your family and friends, and unable to enjoy time away from your home or to take family vacations. 6. Monkeys can carry parasites and zoonotic diseases that are dangerous to humans. They may seem to be in perfect health, but when they inevitably bite or scratch you, you may end up with a variety of health issues passed to you from your monkey that were dormant in the monkey’s system. 7. Primates are social animals who need to be around their own kind in order to develop normally, both psychologically and emotionally. Humans are no substitute for a real monkey mom’s care. No matter how hard you try to give them a good life, you will still cause psychological damage to your beloved monkey. Period. 8. Primate ownership is illegal in many states. You may be able to buy a monkey in one state then try to bring it into your state only to find that you have violated a state regulation and must forfeit your monkey and pay a hefty fine. Check your state’s regulations on exotic pet ownership. 9. Purchasing a monkey fuels the exotic pet trade. It encourages primate breeders to continue the vicious cycle, and poachers to continue to kill adult primates so they can take their babies to sell. Don’t contribute to this sad, abusive supply and demand trend. 10. You may think a sanctuary is your fallback plan if your monkey gets aggressive, however space is extremely limited and there is not always room or funds available for your primate to be taken in. Many primate pets end up living in a small cage with no way to safely clean or enrich them because pet owners are unable to secure sanctuary placement for their pets and they are afraid of being injured.

[@DeniseKoenig-py2ki]

Maybe there needs to be a way to keep each baby on their own bottle so they won't pass the thrush

[@serratedanderson7148]

Ok I'm sorry, I love you guys, but so many of the women on these videos talk like they're afraid to speak. Like the sea witch took their voice. Let's see who can be the most breathy, airy, gentle most quiet speaker! Women.... SPEAK UP!! PLEASE!!! Geez... It's not cute to talk like a scared child. Use your voice. You see the men around you aren't hard to hear aren't afraid to speak up. Follow that lead. Speak woman! Ok that's all lol

[@user-ug8bv5ln6s]

very bad voice over

[@Nancy-xt8cr]

Are there snakes in the area where the monkeys are?if so would someone tell me what kind? Thanks so much!

[@VervetMonkey]

all kinds

[@susanmiller6023]

33:37 what is Soca doing? You talk about a coping method he has but I don't understand what you are trying to stop.