A baby Vervet Monkey stares curiously from the protection of its mother. These monkeys spend a lot of time on the ground feeding.


A baby Vervet Monkey stares curiously from the protection of its mother. These monkeys spend a lot of time on the ground feeding so mothers are very protective of their young.


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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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