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vervet: see monkey monkey, any of a large and varied group of mammals of the primate order. The term monkey includes all primates that do not belong to the categories human, ape, or prosimian; however, monkeys do have certain common features. ..... Click the link for more information. . vervet monkeyor vervetAny of several African races of slim, arboreal, diurnal Old World monkeys of the guenon species Cercopithecus aethiops and C. pygerythrus (family Cercopithecidae). They have large cheek pouches. The arms and legs are long, and the nonprehensile tail is longer than the head-and-body length of 12–26 in. (30–65 cm). The soft, dense fur of many species has a speckled effect and bold markings of white or bright colours. The face, chin, hands, and feet of C. aethiops races are black. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Scrotal color in vervets varies considerably, from cornflower blue to a chilly white. When they're not trying to pick up a mate, vervets have an elaborate way of distinguishing between various threats, Marler said. The confusion displayed by young vervets might just be errors typical of growing up, but Hauser also raises the possibility that youngsters may be using the alarm calls as a way to question whether that crashing thing, or that flying thing, is worth worrying about. |
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