Weekly Photo Find: Wistful Monkey in the Garden

Adult Vervet Monkey, KwaZulu-Natal garden

An adult Vervet Monkey looks slight wistful as he watches the rest of the troop moving through the trees on the edge of our garden.

This monkey sports an impressive set of whiskers but I am not sure if he has high ranking status within the group or not. Lower ranking individuals have to wait their turn as higher ranking members of the group get first access to resources, including food and water.

Posted by Carol

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Sharing insights and celebrating the creatures and plants that enrich suburban spaces, with images from my previous KZN garden and current Western Cape garden in South Africa, and from wild places further afield.

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January 31, 2019

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Human wildlife interaction, Nature photography, Primates, Urban wildlife KwaZulu-Natal, Vervet monkeys, Weekly Photo Find, Wildlife-friendly Garden KwaZulu-Natal

16 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Find: Wistful Monkey in the Garden”

Graham
February 3, 2019 at 5:14 am

I’m enjoying the vervet monkey series. Hope you have many more.

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- naturebackin
  February 9, 2019 at 11:13 am
  
  Thank you Graham. I am so pleased that this series is enjoyable, and I will keep it going for a bit.
  
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Irene
February 2, 2019 at 2:57 am

Nicely captured. ❤️

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- naturebackin
  February 9, 2019 at 11:12 am
  
  Thanks so much Irene.
  
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Eliza Waters
February 1, 2019 at 10:31 pm

Handsome guy – nice capture, Carol.

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- naturebackin
  February 9, 2019 at 11:10 am
  
  Thanks Eliza. I agree that he is handsome.
  
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Deb Greaves
February 1, 2019 at 5:07 am

Loving all your articles Aunty Carol. 💖

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- naturebackin
  February 9, 2019 at 11:07 am
  
  Thanks so much Debs. Lovely to have you following.
  
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belindagroverphotography
January 31, 2019 at 8:05 pm

Lovely photo Carol.

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- naturebackin
  February 9, 2019 at 11:05 am
  
  Thank you Belinda. They can be such endearing subjects.
  
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Anne
January 31, 2019 at 6:28 pm

You have captured this expression beautifully.

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- naturebackin
  February 9, 2019 at 11:03 am
  
  Thanks Anne. Vervets are very expressive – they wear their hearts on their sleeves.
  
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Gunta
January 31, 2019 at 5:55 pm

Your captures of these monkeys are absolutely gorgeous! You’re showing their personality in the various expressions. I, too, am truly enjoying this series.

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- naturebackin
  February 9, 2019 at 11:00 am
  
  Yes, they are very individual. Such engaging creatures and so interesting to observe from a distance. Thanks Gunta.
  
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margaret21
January 31, 2019 at 3:38 pm

I’m really enjoying this series of photos. Thank you.

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- naturebackin
  February 9, 2019 at 10:59 am
  
  Thanks Margaret. Good to know – I’ll keep it going for a bit longer.
  
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