Midrand SPCA is aware of the roaming vervet monkey in Noordwyk, and urges residents to simply leave it alone
Midrand SPCA general manager Pan Pretorius said the male vervet monkey has been released from its troop, and is in search of another troop, containing females. She says the best thing to do is to leave it be, and not to feed it.
A vervet monkey was spotted on 9th Road in Noordwyk on November 7.
It was sighted roaming around the streets of Midrand, and sparked engagement among various WhatsApp community groups.
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The paper contacted Midrand SPCA general manager Pam Pretorius, who said they were aware of the presence of a male vervet monkey in the area. Pretorius said it had been kicked out of the troop it was born into, and was on the search of a different troop, with females. “If everyone can please leave the monkey alone, because it is in a safe space. People must please not feed it.”
According to Google, vervet monkeys do occur in Midrand during this time of the year. They are common throughout South Africa, and are highly adaptable, often found in urban and suburban areas where they forage in gardens and near human settlements.
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They thrive in a variety of habitats, including savannahs, woodlands, and areas with access to water and trees for cover, which describes many parts of the greater Gauteng region, including Midrand.
Their ability to adapt to human-altered landscapes means they frequently live near human populations.
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