Monkeys

I saw two different species of monkeys in Africa. Vervet and Baboons.  Obviously there are many different species spread over Africa but these two were the only ones in the area I was in.

Lets start with the long tailed, black faced, Vervet Monkey.  They spend most of their time in trees but do have to get down to get water.

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This troop of baboons  is headed off in search of food.  They have large canine teeth and can easily take a chunk of flesh out on an unsuspecting person or other animal.

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Caught this one sitting on a rock in a compromising position.

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The little ones like to climb in anything they can find.

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Now lets move on to mongooses.

African Mongoose

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