green monkey
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The green monkey, scientifically known as Chlorocebus sabaeus, is a long-tailed primate native to West Africa. It is a type of vervet monkey, a genus that includes six species found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. These monkeys are characterized by their greenish-golden hair and black faces.12
Vervet monkeys, including the green monkey, are generally semiarboreal and inhabit savannas and dry deciduous forests. They are known for their intelligence and complex social structures. The green monkey has also been introduced to several Caribbean islands. These primates are omnivorous, feeding on plants, insects, and small vertebrates. They possess a sophisticated system of vocalizations to communicate danger.234
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