Pet Baby Monkey Joins New Monkey Family - The Vervet Forest - Eliza

On this episode of The Vervet Forest a pet baby monkey named Eliza is brought to the Vervet Monkey Foundation after her humans decided they could not keep her as a pet any longer. Eliza was very traumatized and humanized. Her integration process into the troop was a very tough one and took months before she finally acclimated to monkey life and got over her desire to be with humans. The story has a very happy ending and some adorable footage of Eliza grooming and getting a bath.
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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 a vegan animal rescue and rehabilitation center called the Vervet Monkey Foundation in the Limpopo province of South Africa*

[@elainelewis6724]

I'm not crying. You're crying. ❤❤❤ What a fantastic ending of Idris' journey. Thanks to everyone.

[@FlippenHeather]

This is 100% my favorite Vervet Forest story. It broke my heart to see her so scared at first and running to be with humans.. your teams hard work and dedication to giving her the best life possible warmed my heart right back to being whole. So so incredibly happy for her. Thank you for all you do!!

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

Poor monkey . People just don't understand . If you love the monkey . Don't keep as pets !!!! Even us humans , need our own kind ..all animals do ..I'm so happy she found a family 👪 😭 💓 ❤ 💗 💕 Perfect choice for her..I wish a long happy life for her with James troop .. you guys do an incredible job, again thank you for educating me.

[@kellyheitmann5257]

Amazing dedication from the volunteers!

[@teach4him2]

SO happy to see Eliza's transformation! She really came around.

[@VervetMonkey]

Yes she did :) Thanks!

[@xena9748]

Kyle, Eliza had excellent odds of being integrated with a troop because of VMF. Thanks to all of you who work long tiring hours for the love of these monkeys. Epic job of getting Eliza habituated to her new troop.

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you very much Xena, everyone who worked to get her integrated did an amazing job and had incredible patience.

[@Shelbegt]

Gosh that had to be hard when she would cry for humans not to go scoop her up poor baby was so scared I’m glad to see her not so scared anymore I am so glad to see her adjust & doing so well with the troop. That’s to funny that the guys who had her thought she was a male silly guys hu. Thank You for the video can’t wait for the next one❣️

[@Tadpole102464]

Thank you and the whole human troop for all that they do for the monkeys, oxoxo :)

[@piaamiche6153]

I love your videos. All episodes I have watched so often during the last year. They helped me through a deep crise in life. Thank you so much from Germany. This is a very great job at the sanctuary and you all do it with your whole heart. That comes over in the videos to me. It must be a great emotion to have one tiny baby in the arms. They are so beautiful and helpless. Thank you for giving them their second chance. Sorry for bad english.

[@jimmykinard8310]

God bless you all for what you do for these awesome creatures!!!!!! I love your videos!

[@VervetMonkey]

Jimmy Kinard thanks!

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

Your English is perfect, in fact better than many that only speak english, lol!

[@piaamiche6153]

@@quietinspirationcreations3448 Thank you. You are very gentle. :-)

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

@@piaamiche6153 You're welcome!

[@teach4him2]

She is ridiculous ADORABLE!!

[@lisapinson2518]

Thank You so much for sharing your stories about these babies.At first the stories start out sad and then in the end,the stories turn out to be a successful happy ending.All of you make it happen to give all of these fur babies a second life to be able to enjoy the rest of their lives.And these babies probably never got to see or be a monkey and enjoy themselves until all of you made it happen for them to enjoy life again.💗😊💗😊💗

[@greenbird6491]

I love her!! She's adorable, thank you for looking after her 😙😍💚

[@greenbird6491]

I'm literally so grateful that there are people like you guys on earth

[@VervetMonkey]

Claire Bear Thanks Claire. I love her too. She's still such a sweetheart. Thanks for watching and caring! :)

[@elidadeiulio792]

Hi Kyle and the rest of the volunteers is so nice to see a new video and Eliza is so precious and I’m so happy for her. I love you guys and the work that you do for this precious monkeys is amazing. Hope to see you soon ❤️❤️😘😘🙂

[@teach4him2]

She is SO stinking ADORABLE!

[@DiscoScottie]

What a wonderful success story. You guys do really amazing work. I'm proudly wearing the shirt we recently received from you. 😁

[@VervetMonkey]

Heck yeah! :) Thank you very very much.

[@alisalauzon9291]

For Eliza its just little by little day by day! Good call on setting her up with the smaller troop, Im so glad she finally graduated! ❤🙊🙉🙈

[@renatezylla1421]

I really like the video about the monkey girl Eliza - she is so cute...

[@123456BRye]

I can 't image how difficult that must have been for her, even if she hadn't been humanized it wouldnt have been quite as bad but still difficult. Great videoI am glad she is happy and finally with a troop of monkeys where she belongs :)

[@kathymacomber5115]

Encouraging to see the healing process.

[@elisevandyk7262]

This is such a heartwarming story thank you ❤

[@Umbrellaoflove]

My first reaction would have been to scoop her up and just coddle her. Hearing that she’s finally doing better, brought a sigh of relief. You guys are amazing and deserve all the support you can get. I just want to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to do something good for these wonderful vervet monkeys❣️🇨🇦

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you very much for your amazing support Janet! :)

[@chickensdontsurf]

Wonderful video, and wonderful story!!

[@louisebookman231]

They is so smart very smart beautiful velvet Monkeys thank you again thank all of you for taking care of God beautiful animals

[@jeanalexander4101]

Love your videos. What a wonderful sanctuary.

[@VervetMonkey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

So happy to see you are feeling better, we missed you, Kyle!

[@VervetMonkey]

:) haha, thanks!

[@NikkiP4444]

Amazing patience with Eliza! It is good to know that being a pet didn't erase Elijah's sense of being a Vervet monkey. How much better a life she will have. 🐒❤

[@mimi2-3]

Oh I have missed these!!! I check everyday!! Eliza is just beautiful! So thankful you share these videos to educate everyone about these special little guys!!

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks for watching! Thursdays is the day I will always be releasing new episodes :)

[@MrHarley84]

Eliza is a doll. I love her like I do all of the monkeys. Watching them is so darn entertaining and enjoyable. I wish you guys could give them the good traits of both humans and monkeys. The monkeys would probably have more good ones than the humans. lol God made them how he wanted them though, so I'll just watch. Thanks guys.

[@trob526]

Hey Kyle! Yet another GREAT video! So glad she was able to integrate into the new troupe. What a sweet baby, and a sweet story with a happy ending! Keep them coming my friend! Until next time, God bless you and your fellow volunteers! Much love and respect...❤

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you Traci! :)

[@genesiskravitz8621]

You all are well educated and full of love. A perfect concoction for success in caring for these lovely living beings. God bless you all for your work and dedication!

[@fabiolarescatafabiolarescu9539]

You are good people the monkeys are free like natural life and happy😇💖💖💖💖💖oll the money for you from the plataforms💖

[@kb9847]

I'm learning as cute as monkeys are and as sweet as they are with humans it's very selfish of us to have them as pets. They need and deserve to be with their own. Seeing Eliza transition to being with all the other monkeys was fascinating. Thank you for sharing.

[@VervetMonkey]

The Helpful Assistant 💚🙌

[@gabbyo2243]

Finally!!:) I didn’t realize how much I loved this show till I realized how much I missed it! The highlight of my month!

[@VervetMonkey]

Awe. haha, thanks Gabby! :)

[@timmied8461]

Thank you for your interesting videos and your extreme patience that you guys always display, but mostly, thank you guys for the wonderful care that you all give to these little monkeys that are in need! 💗 PLEASE, JOIN ME EVERYONE, IN SUPPORTING THE VMF, THEY NOW NEED OUR HELP! 🙏

[@louisebookman231]

And what's so good about it they seem very happy that is so beautiful

[@georgianasalter]

She has a dynamic personality!

[@evepike6905]

Im thrilled she finely found a place where she blongs. Well at least u knew she liked boys hehe. Jus fantastic video Kyle gotta say 1 of my fav 2 watch all those beautiful monkeys jus running round being themselves. Cant wait 4 the next video.thanks.

[@VervetMonkey]

thanks Eve! :)

[@glittergirl72]

Yay glad to have an episode! Great job as always!

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks Carrie!

[@l.johnperry4072]

Looks like Kyle has a lifelong friend. She loves you. With monkeys that are totally humanized what do you have to do with them?

[@annzizzo420]

She is sooo funny!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@socalkikrox1jen]

I love your channel, always so informative and educational 💗💗💗 Thank You Kyle for sharing these Beautiful boys and girls with us💕

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you very much for watching :) Those are my goals, so I'm glad you feel that way.

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

Hope

[@jenniethompson3185]

When I am down or lonely I come here to grab a piece of Heaven or a ray of sunshine. Love U guys and what you all do for these beautiful babies. Thank you.

[@cathharr08]

Eliza is precious. Thank you for all you do for these sweet creatures of God.

[@heatherstub]

YYYYYEs! Way to go, Eliza! Way to go, Kyle and all of the team members who so selflessly gave so much time and effort to helping this scared, traumatized little girl the confidence to live like a monkey should! My heart smiles!

[@jeffjameskorsing1890]

You guys are awesome!!, hopefully one day(soon), I csn go and volunteer

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks! We hope so too!

[@toml9385]

You guys are super in tune with these monkeys. What other rescue centers and channels on here would not go through this much work and thinking outside the box to solve the issues these vervets come in with. Not only physical but emotional as well. You didn't give up on Eliza and keep her solitary the rest of her life. You kept trying with putting the least amount of stress on her, until something clicked, and worked. Amazing to see that. Thank you

[@blueeyes6599]

Thx so much for this Kyle, what a little sweetheart! Oh, I meant Eliza, but I am sure you are sweet too ;) It was a hard day here, so just the thing to lift the spirits before bed.

[@VervetMonkey]

haha, thanks. You're welcome! I'm glad to be of service and provide the smiles :)

[@herbertsmith6416]

Good people

[@motherofallnationssoblesse4856]

What an amazing story. Eliza is going to be just fine now and her past abusive situation may not be forgotten but it's a thing of Eliza past just like many humans who have survived abuse as a child . God Bless everyone at the Vervet Forest Sanctuary who work endlessly to give these monkeys a much better and safe environment. These monkeys are very much loved and cared for.

[@cynthiacraddock3684]

Thank you for the video awesome

[@VervetMonkey]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@l.johnperry4072]

Watching a 2nd time was even better. Thank you for all you do Kyle

[@msantor2557]

Missed seeing you guys! Check everyday to see if you've uploaded something new. As always great job

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks Melissa. Thursdays are the day I will always be uploading, unless I'm sick as we've now seen lol. Thanks for the love! :)

[@Bill23799]

Kyle when I served in the US Army I worked as a section chief in a Lance Missile firing platoon so believe me when I say with complete authority here that.......at 2:06Eliza is giving a perfect demonstration of the launching of a VGM ( Vervet Guided Missile ) hahaha. I literally Laughed Out Loud......none of that LOL stuff.

[@VervetMonkey]

hahahahahhahahah. yes. Bill, your comments are always my favorite. 9/10 they make me laugh out loud. thanks man.

[@kich6172]

That was one of the saddest stories. But thankfully with a happy ending.

[@VervetMonkey]

Awe. I agree, that first couple months with her was absolutely heartbreaking.

[@paulinavaldesrochin7916]

Nothing but love for you guys!

[@VervetMonkey]

Paulina Valdés Rochín Thanks! ☺️💚

[@JohnDoe-vz7ff]

Shows you the calming effect parent figures have on primates. Mothers are a massive source of physical comfort and security, and they allow primates to explore novel and scary situations.

[@binkywildsocks9588]

wow....wonderful work you people are doing

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you very much and welcome. :)

[@teach4him2]

Litchi has a BEAUTIFUL face!

[@yukey2587]

I really like this format, following one vervet from arrival to integration. It must take a ton of organization and editing, so, thanks Kyle! Thanks a bunch!

[@gloriawomelduff5171]

Love your videos. I get attached to the Babies watching their progress. Hope I can visit someday.

[@VervetMonkey]

It's so easy to get attached to them. Thank you for watching. I hope you get to visit one day as well! :)

[@nunyabusiness1980]

Awwwwwww😍😍😍😍....Eliza😍😍😍😍...I love you...Thanks Kyle

[@VervetMonkey]

Nisha B 😊✌️

[@meee2159]

Love love love this episode!

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

Wow , incredible work...good job people . Good for eliza...

[@Carotjo]

Another awesome success! Way to go everyone.

[@Cpc333]

Alizas case is a perfect example that each one of them is different and sometimes requires different ways of helping them back into being a monkey again. And because there is such things like the foundation they are able to make special arrangements like this one , being sure not to rush or force anything because there is no reason too and as long as they are making progress witch she was the right thing to do is let her make her own decisions at the right time for her. And when its done right , like so , you and the monkey reaps the benefits. Now this monkey that was once seemed to be unable to be reintroduced back into a monkey life is now living the best one it can. It truly is a beautiful thing. As well as what the foundation does. Think about all the monkeys that come thru just their doors , now imagine if there was no foundation. Where would those monkeys be. Probably not alive. It also shows just how incredibly resilient , strong and capable these creatures are. They blow my mind with each and every new case that arrives. Coming back from brain damage , Lims amputated , broken bones , diseases and everything in between. To the foundation I hope you guys know what an amazing job you guys are doing for this species and how much we all appreciate it , and that goes for you too mr.cameraman. without you there would be no way for any of us to know and appreciate it all. Keep doing what you guys are doing.

[@angelesmith854]

thats an amazing story..now thats patience...with a capital P...great work Kyle...

[@strawberryblonde8379]

Pretty soon max the monkey will be a resident.I'm sure the owner is having troubles hasn't been on you tube.The trend must have worn off.Poor Max I hope is ok that's all.Eliza is a beauty.thanks.

[@strawberryblonde8379]

@@VervetMonkey nor do I support but i love my monkeys so I guess the channel is recommended so ya know but I'm not opposed by what you guys do which is a tremendous effort and substantial reward for the development and growth of the vervets that get injured,abandoned,or face some adversity in life I could not sum it up briefly enough what you guys do for these monkeys is beyond anything else I ever seen.I'm really glad I found you and subscribed for your organization is a role model and a great influence on paying it forward to wildlife and nature.Thank you for helping conserve and preserve.Hope in the near future I can be helpful as well as paying it forward.

[@belindasalandestreasures4381]

Max's owner just posted a video that Max was stolen from her.

[@VervetMonkey]

Woah, what?! What a crazy turn of events. Could this possibly be the premise for Mission Impossible 7? I'm gonna go check that out now.

[@shirleymealancon6488]

I really enjoyed this story.

[@nunyabusiness9559]

This is so cool you guys are awesome!

[@mariekasparovska1991]

Great episode.

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you Marie. :)

[@tanyatigermarshall7878]

Awee she just wanted the best if both worlds! Lol so sweet

[@CarmenZynger]

Eliza soup! She has the most indignant look on her face in her tub. So cute.

[@williamw9086]

Amazing..great job

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lindaturner8858]

I don't think I could have gotten rid of her, so cute

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

Look at all of the painstakingly difficult work (but in the end, soo gratifyingly amazing, I'm sure!) that these awesome ppl did, integrating a wild animal that has been uprooted from its kin, raised a world away, as a pet ,with humans. Then, after the animal has build up trust, gotten use to a daily routine/habits, etc. she just gets tossed away like effn' garbage. It has outgrown the cutesy, helpless baby stage, and its more than you thought you could handle, its quite rambunctious, etc. Its a fkn animal, of course its rambunctious & WILD!!! omfg!!! THIS MAKES ME SOO IRATE!!! But look how long it took for her to get back into that mentality, that whole process took a while. That was soo tedious, but thank god for these ppl. And for others that care enough to do this kind of work, it is amazing. Animals become family, and family is for life. Certain animals aren't even meant to be pets. Don't ruin their lives just for your sick, spoiled twisted pleasures. Thank you to everyone that is involved in supporting nature conservation & the preservation & protection of animals, nature (fauna/flora, etc.) Animals & their ecosystems are going extinct, we must all do our part.

[@sherj63w46]

She is beautiful😇😇😇😇😇

[@VervetMonkey]

I agree, such a sweet face :)

[@lorrydriverdotcom]

Your videos are so so enjoyable. Thank you

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks Luke, good to see you here as well as on the Instagram!

[@lorrydriverdotcom]

Vervet Monkey Foundation No worries! Your enthusiasm and love shines through the screen. My ultimate aim is to come visit and volunteer for time at some point in future.

[@VervetMonkey]

Luke Vernon Thanks very much for becoming a Patron man, that really means a lot to me. I hope you do get to visit! I'm sure you'd enjoy it. :) Peace!

[@BillizMuzic]

I wish i had money to send u for buckets or whatevwe else u might need. Blessings for helping these beautiful animals

[@sherylhay3078]

Eliza !you go girl!

[@oldhippie2388]

Could that Kyle kid possibly be any sweeter?😁💋❤️

[@themiccrazy]

I hope when my daughter goes to college I will be able to volunteer . Love all your videos

[@VervetMonkey]

That's a great goal to have! Thanks :)

[@besinebilal]

hello-grrrrrrrt-he guys !

[@bunbun4502]

Awesome work guys. Where are you located. I'm in USA but like watching you and your adopted friends.

[@VervetMonkey]

In South Africa

[@Jackson_Roch]

What a HAM!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐒

[@amberfrazier575]

I think Liza found a cute boy to show off to. Future mated couple for sure!

[@caleenwalker7135]

It would be so hard to treat those needy youngsters as monkeys. I would just want to snuggle them and reassure them rather than teach them independence. Thank goodness for these people who care and do it right.

[@nargess6565]

She is very sweet

[@alicer9390]

Glad it worked. She is such a sweetie that maybe there would have been some humans who would love to take her on. if it was hopeless. But glad it didn't come to that!

[@NonnasNursery00]

Love 💕

[@love_ricaxoxo2887]

“A very thorou butt grooming” 😆😂🤣

[@maryranch5329]

Great job everyone 😘😘😘😁

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks Mary :)

[@kathymeade5044]

That is a cute cooing sound she was making.

[@ladymother5488]

That bath was hilarious. But i wouldnt exactly call that plastic container a tub. LOL.... guess that method is meant for tiny babes. Eliza was so sweet. I love how she trusted you so much based on where she came from. So happy that you were there for here. I wonder why the change in enclosures made a difference??

[@Bill23799]

Kyle this was a great video. It is great to see how patient the staff at the VMF is with the young monkeys you are trying to rehabilitate into a new home. It must be especially difficult with a baby who grew up almost her entire life only knowing humans. In Eliza's case she was lucky that she was apparently kept by humans who did not abuse her. Do you see Eliza now and then in her troop enclosure? After a year has she integrated well. I wonder if the older babies like Eliza really do not bond tightly to an adoptive mom as they are not dependent on them for milk and she was old enough to forage and eat food you provide.

[@toml9385]

Eliza's like "get these filthy animals out of here!" Lol

[@piaamiche5952]

I hope, Eliza is still happy in James Troop.

[@bev1603]

you do realize she's laying in that container saying ewww, ewww, ewww.

[@waitaminute2015]

❤️

[@nargess6565]

💞