The story of survival depends on the strength of family bonds that endure, as epitomized by these Vervet monkeys, even in a hostile world.
This photo that was taken through our garden gate, is posted in response to the Weekly Photo Challenge with the theme ‘story’, and shows Vervet monkeys in the street enjoying a brief few minutes of R&R in the shadow of a neighbour’s wall.
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Posted by Carol
letting nature back in 
January 24, 2019 at 6:38 pm
Fascinating creatures. And to think that I get excited about a bunny and a few songbirds in the back yard!
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January 24, 2019 at 7:57 pm
They are fascinating, and sadly so often misunderstood. I get excited about songbirds in the back yard, and I would be very excited to see a scrub hare (more likely than a wild bunny in these parts) in the neighbourhood 🙂
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March 19, 2018 at 10:02 am
An endearing family portrait, delightful!
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March 20, 2018 at 5:35 am
Thanks Theresa.
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March 11, 2018 at 12:57 pm
Adorable!
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March 15, 2018 at 6:44 pm
Thank you. So glad that you like the monkeys 🙂
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March 10, 2018 at 12:33 pm
A charming image, and very suitable for Mothering Sunday which is celebrated in the UK tomorrow.
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March 15, 2018 at 6:40 pm
Thanks Margaret. Here in SA the American and more secular (commercial?) Mother’s Day is more commonly observed.
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March 16, 2018 at 7:56 am
Sadly, it’s overwhelmingly the case here too.
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March 9, 2018 at 1:16 pm
A stunning image! Your post reminds me how often these monkeys are targeted for wandering on to human properties (that were once ancient monkey foraging paths) and how few people rarely consider the ripple effect that harming one individual causes to the whole group and all connected systems.
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March 15, 2018 at 6:38 pm
Thanks. Yes, I agree that many people underestimate the strong social bonds that monkeys form.
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March 9, 2018 at 5:54 am
I really enjoyed this. 😊
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March 9, 2018 at 9:31 am
Thanks. I think that we can learn a lot from animals if we choose to, and perhaps especially from other primates.
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March 9, 2018 at 1:24 pm
I sure agree. I don’t know a lot of primates up close, but you really gave me a new awareness with your post. 🙂
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March 9, 2018 at 5:05 am
such a lovely photo. such special creatures.
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March 9, 2018 at 5:51 am
Thanks Nikki. So many people only see them when they are stressed and harrassed. If they could watch Vervets when they are calm and relaxed maybe they would see how special they are.
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