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Why Vervet Monkeys Love Zambezi Fig Trees

Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week

English - May 04, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - ★★★★ - 31 ratings
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Vervet monkeys find the figs of the Zambezi fig tree to be completely irresistible. And because vervets rarely stay in one place for too long, they spread the tree’s seeds far and wide.