Skip to main content

Pygerythrus Collection

Pygerythrus, also known as the vervet monkey, is a fascinating species that captivates both scientists and animal lovers alike

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90023027

DDE-90023027
Baby Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus), Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Africa Date: 15/09/2009

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90023026

DDE-90023026
Vervet monkey and baby (Chlorocebus pygerythrus), Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Africa Date: 15/09/2009

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90023025

DDE-90023025
Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus), Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Africa Date: 15/09/2009

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90023024

DDE-90023024
Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus), Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Africa Date: 15/09/2009

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90022764

DDE-90022764
Africa. Tanzania. Vervet Monkey at Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90022763

DDE-90022763
Africa. Tanzania. Vervet Monkey at Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90022601

DDE-90022601
Africa. Tanzania. Vervet Monkey in Tarangire NP. Date: 26/08/2005

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90022600

DDE-90022600
Africa. Tanzania. Vervet Monkeys in Tarangire NP. Date: 26/08/2005

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90022267

DDE-90022267
Vervet monkey with baby, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Chlorocebus pygerythru Date: 11/11/2005

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90021858

DDE-90021858
Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus), Kruger National Park, South Africa Date: 15/09/2009

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90021141

DDE-90021141
Africa; Malawi; Lengwe National Park; Vervet monkey sitting in tree Date: 09/03/2005

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90020685

DDE-90020685
A Vervet Monkey at Samburu NP, Kenya. Date: 01/03/2005

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90020672

DDE-90020672
A Vervet Monkey at Samburu NP, Kenya. Date: 01/03/2005

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90020675

DDE-90020675
A Vervet Monkey at Samburu NP, Kenya. Date: 01/03/2005

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90020187

DDE-90020187
Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park. Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) sitting in tree Date: 20/03/2007

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90020181

DDE-90020181
Kenya, Samburu Game Reserve. Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) baby with mother Date: 20/03/2007

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: DDE-90019066

DDE-90019066
Vervet monkey and infant, Okavango Delta, Botswana. Date: 23/04/2009

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: Picture No. 11074080

Picture No. 11074080
Vervet Monkey mother and baby Kruger National Park, South Africa

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: Picture No. 10899715

Picture No. 10899715
Vervet Monkey - on the mound (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) Date:

Background imagePygerythrus Collection: A Vervet Monkey swinging on a branch, holding a banana

A Vervet Monkey swinging on a branch, holding a banana
A Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) swinging on a branch, holding a banana. Pastel drawing by Raymond Sheppard



For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Pygerythrus, also known as the vervet monkey, is a fascinating species that captivates both scientists and animal lovers alike. With its distinctive appearance and intriguing behaviors, these primates have become a subject of study for many researchers. DDE-90023027: One of the most striking features is their vibrant blue scrotum. This unique characteristic sets them apart from other monkeys and makes them easily recognizable in their natural habitat. DDE-90023026: These social creatures live in large groups called troops, consisting of multiple males, females, and their offspring. Within these troops, they establish complex hierarchies where dominant individuals hold power over others. DDE-90023025: Communication plays a crucial role in pygerythrus society. They use various vocalizations to convey different messages such as alarm calls to warn others about potential dangers or mating calls to attract potential partners. DDE-90023024: they can highly adaptable animals found across sub-Saharan Africa. They inhabit diverse habitats ranging from savannas to forests and even urban areas. Their ability to adjust to different environments has contributed to their survival as a species. DDE-90022764: These omnivorous primates have an eclectic diet consisting of fruits, leaves, flowers, seeds, insects, and occasionally small vertebrates like birds or lizards. Their varied food choices allow them to thrive in different ecosystems. DDE-90022763: Like humans, pygerythrus exhibit distinct personalities within their troop dynamics. Some individuals may be more assertive while others display shy or submissive traits. These individual differences contribute to the overall group dynamics and social interactions among members. DDE-90022601: The vervet monkey's intelligence is evident through its problem-solving abilities and tool usage. They have been observed using sticks or stones as tools for various purposes, such as cracking open nuts or digging for water.