vervet
IPA: vˈɝvʌt
noun
- A small African monkey, Cercopithecus aethiops or Chlorocebus pygerythrus, having a long tail, a black face with white cheek tufts and a greenish-brown coat
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Examples of "vervet" in Sentences
- The vervet monkey is known for its distinctive black face and long, slender tail
- Vervet monkeys are highly social animals that live in large groups called troops
- The vervet's diet consists of fruits, leaves, and insects found in the African savanna
- Female vervets typically give birth to one baby at a time, which they care for with great attentiveness
- Vervet monkeys are skilled climbers and can often be seen swinging from tree to tree with ease
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