Vervets are named for their greenish-gray fur. They're excellent swimmers and jumpers and enjoy chasing one another!
Fun Fact: Juvenile vervets sometimes give false alarm calls (sounds that alert the others to possible threats) just to see how the adults respond, and are disciplined by the females in the group for their misconduct.
Scientific Name: Chlorocebus pygerythrus
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Size: Length: 11 to 26 inches
Weight: 7 to 17 pounds