2014-01-04-St Kitts-Day 2

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LaurieKelley Jan 26, 2014 03:32 PM
Love this story and picture

Patrick-A Green Vervet Monkey

The green vervet monkeys originally arrived is St Kitts when the French occupied the island sporadically in the time frame of 1665 to 1690. They brought them as pets from their colonial possessions in Africa. Eventually the French were deported when the English assumed control of the island and the monkeys were not allowed to enter the departing French boats so they were abandoned on the island. This did not pose a threat to them because St Kitts had ideal climate and vegetation with no enemies. They began to multiply and to date they have out-populated humans on the island. There are 1.25 monkeys for every human. The current population of monkeys on St Kitts is about 53,000.

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Vervet Monkey

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Patrick-A Vervet Monkey..note the diaper.

Patrick's owner, Glenky, fashions these by cutting baby diapers with scissors to make smaller versions. He does this so that, in his words, "Patrick does not poop on tourists" (!). Glenky and Patrick introduce themselves to tourists on the grounds of the Wingfield Estates, collecting gratuities along the way which Glenky is saving for his education.

Capture Date: Jan 4, 2014 12:22 PM•Views: 30