A large family
Vervet monkeys belong to the genus Chlorocebus, as do grivet monkeys and green monkeys, other closely-related species. These primates are found in sub-Saharan Africa in a variety of habitats: forest, savannah, farmland, and even in urban areas!
They are not endangered, but do suffer from deforestation, hunting and capture for the pet trade… This is what had happened to the monkeys at La Barben, who were confiscated by the authorities from private owners!