We follow the journey of two orphaned baby monkeys 🐒, Mara and Fudge

[@almondhastings]

One of the pleasures is hearing the happiness in Dave's voice whenever a baby gets it's foster mom. Love the 30 year history of his fight to establish the VMF.

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

You are 100% right, Judith.

[@honeyowen3163]

I'm hoping that one day we'll be able to read an autobiography and learn how Dave's life brought him to these monkeys. I'd love to know how VMF grew from the first monkey forward..

[@BabyMonkeyDefender]

@@honeyowen3163 me too!

[@gerinipe1178]

Yes, it started with one monkey he adopted and grew from there. Amazing story

[@melissatapley4527]

Loved the mum's that just came in and chose their baby.

[@kimberlygarrish205]

My favorite part. Babies getting adopted by their foster moms. It truly does make my heart soar. ❤❤

[@gsmith6026]

It’s amazing how these foster moms know it’s their turn to get a baby. It’s so sweet to watch and I imagine their hearts are about to burst that they are getting a baby. ❤❤❤

[@Wendy-cj5yz]

This introduction made my day. Quick & funny with Dave’s chuckles making it entertaining. Always heartwarming & rewarding that the babies get their mum ❤❤

[@renatezylla1421]

I am so happy for little Mara that a foster mother immediately discovered her love for her and the adoption went so quickly...

[@BabyMonkeyDefender]

You know what else I love about this place? That they answer questions, thank a kind commenter, and even explain a specific process to those who inquire. Very personable, ingratiating and care about sharing the lives of those monkeys. So many of us get attached to them as we watch them arrive then thrive. That you all are keen to share all of the steps is heartwarming. 🥰

[@VervetMonkey]

Our pleasure!

[@Kim-lc3fv]

I've been watching Vervet Monkey Foundation (aka Forest) for about 5 years and that is the first time I've seen a mum run up and grab a new baby to be her own. It was very surprising.

[@rosecullum4356]

This is my favorite so far , hearing your surprise n happiness as you guide us through their process. It's amazing how you know them so well.

[@VervetMonkey]

Thank you so much!

[@idbalendo]

Thank you fot your work!!!❤❤❤❤

[@VervetMonkey]

You are so welcome!

[@katsimmons1065]

I loved the way they just gather the little ones in there arms like; "my baby❣️" and shut them up from their fears💘💘💘

[@Rkatzir]

These animals are so beautiful and the foster mums do such a great job with their little ones. Thank you Dave &CO you do the rest 🙏👊❤️

[@VervetMonkey]

Glad you like them!

[@erynporter9951]

The smile Fudge has at 11:34 says EVERYTHING, he had his best buddy, and a new Mum to cuddle & love him, Life is Good!!! Another great video, so happy to see another round of Happy, healthy babies find their Furever homes/Mums!!!♥️🐵🐒

[@pambaxter2643]

Hey yall! Why I'm like above & beyond the call of duty excited about being 2nd to comment!?!? Love you all for doing what ya do! Muah!!😘

[@carolynmcpherson2667]

What technique did you use to get to be the second to comment? I've never gotten closer than #29.

[@leaupton5238]

Uncle Dave is always so proud of his nephews and nieces & their foster mothers. I really enjoy listening to the joy in his narrative as he teaches us to appreciate the staff & the monkeys too.

[@ctconn35]

Yay 2 of them got new mom, it was so quick when Millie went in like that, lol , of course you are all the best ❤

[@timmied8461]

Great video, that looked like the Prefect Introduction! GREAT JOB EVERYONE! 👌🏻👍😘

[@VervetMonkey]

Thanks so much!!

[@ickiedeer-lamb7282]

Hi guys. 👋

[@jeans3030]

Thanks!

[@VervetMonkey]

thank you so much

[@pamelacarbo4237]

I think this is amazing❤❤❤ I am glad they are going back in the wild

[@mimi2-3]

She snatched the little one up and said enough of the crying momma’s here (like it or not!)😂😂

[@jd-dowlen]

I love watching these babies find a mom. So looking forward to next week. Thank you for all you do, VMF.

[@VervetMonkey]

Our pleasure!

[@juliehowman3912]

Amazing stuff guys. Phenomenal work

[@BabyMonkeyDefender]

Amazing indeed! It is priceless to see a monkey female race over and just throw her heart open to loving a scared and motherless infant. As she's holding the baby it sometimes seems like she's telling the tiny little thing, "is all okay now tiny one, for you are motherless no more" 😍🥰 I always run it back from the moment the "mommy" rushes in and straight to the crying & terrified baby, so I can watch it again and again. Such good work you all do there. So much dedication and love you selflessly give. I'm a huge fan of each of you. 🥰

[@jenraymond7473]

Thank you for another amazing video Dave! Please keep sharing, we all love seeing these babies and following their stories. You're a special man Dave and these babies are lucky to have found you. 🐒🩷

[@honeyowen3163]

Seeing the adults up close makes it easy to observe that each of them has very distinct markings and expressions. It's a privilege to watch the babies grow up to become such magnificent animals. I respect everyone at VMF who has devoted their lives to saving these innocent and loving creatures.

[@ATXInv]

I live for the foster on meets baby episodes!! Thank you!

[@VervetMonkey]

More to come!

[@lilatnlups]

Thank you so much. I've been watching for a few years and you are wonderful.....😊

[@lisacolbert5987]

It really is so astonishing what is possible when everything is there for the little ones to begin again. It must be profoundly gratifying for you guys , who’ve been there since the beginning , to continue to be such an effective and meaningful part of ensuring that their trauma and loss is minimized to the degree that it is. To simply stand back and witness the healing, confidence instilled and then for them to thrive beyond the beyond. What a huge thing to endeavor , let alone for it all to come to THIS ! Who would’ve imagined the possibilities ?! 💚👏🏽🥰👍🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@julieprior3126]

Well that certainly was a different approach from those two Mums! I love to see how quickly the little ones adopt the natural position clinging on to the Mum's fur from underneath and wind their tail round the Mum's tail. Not something they've done with the volunteers! Great result at the end of this video... Successful integration after a somewhat unorthodox start! 😉. Nice to hear Mark's voice too at the start.

[@saraanderson6615]

A multi tasking mom 😂 it’s so great to see the orphans get foster moms. These little monkeys are lucky that they have found a home with you. I love Dave’s happiness in his voice when the monkeys find their mom’s. ❤

[@joanncoopertroupe3506]

Precious babies!!

[@bitsabelle]

That was awesome! ❤

[@patriciasummerskill9153]

This never gets old.❤❤

[@relax2dream164]

A wonderful video! I’ve wondered for a while…how long do the adopted babies stay with their moms before becoming independent?❤️🇨🇦

[@jasonwaltrowski2315]

It's amazing hot intelligent they are

[@theonepristinemonk5528]

YAY NEW VIDEO! Love hearing Dave talking about this stuff. Also, I donated to name a monkey but it didnt give me a spot to enter that :(

[@VervetMonkey]

please email [e-mail] to assist.

[@beckymcqueen2691]

♥️♥️

[@beckyrogers923]

Amazing how fast they grow and change in looks. Love the big girl/boy hair Babies always look scruffy😅

[@saratanche4221]

It's been awhile since I've been able to see an episode, the ones I've seen, the moms have had to patiently wait for the babies to calm down and come to them or come close enough to be nabbed and held long enough for a bond to be made. There were times when moms wanted out for whatever reason, either they weren't happy or the babies weren't. This is the first time I've seen one mom🐵come down from the branches go quickly up to Fudge🐒 on the feeder cage and just pulled him/her into her arms and then take Fudge to the front of the enclosure lip smacking all the while. Then the mom Millie🐵came into the enclosure and went straight up to Mara🐒and pulled her into her arms and wouldn't let go and took her over to the other mom and Fudge lip smacking to her all the while. Then with both moms lip smacking, they huddled together comforting and hanging onto the babies, not letting them squirm away no matter what 😇🥰😍🥰😇!!! I've never seen any mom (except for maybe mrs Gold (?Goldie?) ) run in and grab a baby into a hug the way these two moms did to these two babies and the babies being so shocked didn't freak out completely. Any time I've seen a mom grab a baby in surprise, the baby has always had a total freak out🥰😍🥰😍🥰!! It was so precious to see and so priceless 💖 💕 at the same time that both moms got their babies (the ones they wanted) and all that happened was a bit of a struggle, the babies were so caught off guard and it happened so fast they didn't have time to be traumatized at all🙃😉🙃🙂😉🙃🙂🙂🥰😍🥰🤪😝😜!!!

[@eunicestone6532]

Mine!!

[@pollymagnuson3753]

I am curious how you handle a situation when you discover that one of the babies isn't getting to the feeding cage after the release with the new mom? Or, maybe is getting into the cage but not drinking as often or as much as needed?

[@josiehumble5907]

We have a few tricks, we try to show them the milk bottle, we need to stand far away from the milk cages so the mums allow them to approach. If they don't drink within 24hrs then we ensure there are extra water bowls added and juicy fruits and try to get them back into the introduction cage until they've had a drink. Most do drink within the first 24hrs.

[@lunartears6761]

5:33 Millie let Mara suck her thumb for a moment.🥺

[@ronniehill9077]

Do the step mums have milk for them

[@dianakirby4303]

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[@vicktoriafarnam-bi3iz]

What is a US dollar compared to the currency in South Africa

[@tammycopas7690]

I feel so sorry for these babies and I understand that they go through different trauma’s but y’all keep saying that they get attached to the humans and have trauma but when they are scared to death of the new mothers coming in, everyone laughs and says “oh look ha ha ha, momma is not going to let her go” Aren’t they going through trauma when this happens? I just don’t get what makes it different. Trauma is trauma

[@ayubhafizov638]

Перевод на русском можно?

[@emkay7486]

It is hard to see thru the fence maybe you can set up some kind of system to not have that fence in front of the camera when your trying to video these types of interactions when you can’t be in the cage with them-

[@VervetMonkey]

unfortunately they destroy the camera - have not found a monkey proof one yet

[@debbiepitts8990]

To me they look old enough to be in the wild. They don't want a mom they want loose. Just my opinion

[@hbell1111]

Doesn't look very consensual

[@VervetMonkey]

Primates, including monkeys, often exhibit social and nurturing behaviors towards other members of their group, including holding and carrying infants. This behavior is a natural and important part of primate social dynamics, as it helps to promote social bonds and the development of young primates.

[@hbell1111]

@@VervetMonkey I guess I've seen too many babies stolen to the point of dying. In the end, Mara accepted her adopted mom. Ty

[@lyric8006]

This is one of the most touching videos I’ve ever seen and hearing the joy in Dave’s voice really touched my heart.

[@brandiemccreary1406]

You are feeding her in front of all them. Do you think we are stupid? Very clear what your intentions are. Grow up and figure out a different incime because this one is gonna end soon

[@VervetMonkey]

It's important to understand that feeding a baby monkey in front of others is not an indication of any ill intentions. Just like breastfeeding a human baby, feeding a baby monkey is a natural and necessary act of care for the animal. Assuming that someone has ulterior motives based on such an innocent act is unfair and unwarranted. Additionally, suggesting that someone should "figure out a different income" because of it is also baseless and unhelpful. It's important to remember that people have the right to pursue their chosen careers and means of income, as long as it's legal and ethical. Criticizing someone's livelihood without justification is not productive or fair. Ultimately, it's important to approach situations with understanding and empathy, rather than making unfounded assumptions and engaging in judgmental behavior.

[@anomicangora4206]

Brandie, the Vervet Monkey Foundation already gave you a great answer, but here's a quick question. Are you in the habit of making unfounded comments without even bothering to get some information first, or did you just decide to do that on this particular channel? You sound really paranoid ; as if this monkey rescue organization has deliberately set out to try to trick you. Please seek help. Please seek help quickly!