EDITOR – I was quite concerned to read all the letters regarding the monkeys.
When we moved to Athlone Park 50 years ago, one did not see or hear a monkey.
They had no need to move into our area. Gradually though, as the industry grew and their habitat was destroyed, they became urbanised and moved into our area in order to survive.
We leave our patio doors wide open and make sure we do not leave anything that would attract them on our counters, for example bread and cake are placed in cupboards, veggies and fruit are in the fridge.
We also keep a small plastic bottle at hand, filled with water and spray them should they decide to venture onto our patio. Our dog ignores them and does not bark at them unless we tell her to.
Our troop usually takes about 10 minutes to pass through, sometimes a bit longer when they play in the trees in the back yard. I love watching them, but I do not feed them.
They cannot be blamed for what humans destroyed. Look up Monkey Help Line on Facebook for more information regarding the vervets.
FOR THE MONKEYS
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