Vervet monkeys have long arms and legs which allow them to move at speed on the ground. 

Vervet Monkeys and Humans

As crop growing in Africa expands, the monkey's habitat is lost, forcing it to raid crops for food. When it raids crops it is killed by humans. In some national parks elephants cause damage to trees, threatening the vervet's habitat. In spite of these threats, the vervet is not an endangered species.

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