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Dr. Missy

@dbvervet

I study the green monkeys of Dania Beach, FL. Their welfare and conservation are priority. Follow my project on Facebook @daniabeachvervets

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When someone asks for a cup of water after telling me that the wild monkeys don’t belong here. Sure, I’ll be right back with that. Invasion biology is a sham. Just ask the monkeys.

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Petunia is rolling through her mental index of who to cast judgement upon today. She’s starts early in the day in case she needs to add some extra shame to those in need.

Petunia is rolling through her mental index of who to cast judgement upon today. She’s starts early in the day in case she needs to add some extra shame to those in need.
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We introduced a tablet to the monkeys! Eventually we plan to show them games that use something like a lexigram. For now they enjoyed seeing children’s cartoons. Mojo really likes Sonic. Who doesn’t? #monkeys #florida #animalwelfare #vervetmonkey

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Lt. Dangle shows up to the sanctuary asking himself what kind of trouble to get up to. Attempted banana theft? Harass Spock and Victor? Or steal bird seed from feeders? Right, I’ll do all of the above. #florida #monkeys #animalwelfare #wildlife #vervetmonkey #notapet #notinvasive

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Meet Ellie, our newest surrender. We hope to integrate her with Victor and Meeka in time. She is still adjusting to new faces and environment. We are home to more surrendered pet monkeys than wild monkeys. Primates are NOT pets.

Meet Ellie, our newest surrender. We hope to integrate her with Victor and Meeka in time. She is still adjusting to new faces and environment. We are home to more surrendered pet monkeys than wild monkeys. Primates are NOT pets.
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Dr. Missy’s thoughts on the Florida macaques and the sensationalized herpes b narrative. Full video here: youtu.be/zgkNfInchEc?si…

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The Living Book organizer made “book covers” for participants in today’s Living Book event. Love mine! Spot on description. YES, you can practice animal welfare and conservation at the same time.

The Living Book organizer made “book covers” for participants in today’s Living Book event. Love mine!  Spot on description. YES, you can practice animal welfare and conservation at the same time.
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Dr. Missy talking monkey biz at the Living Book event was a great way to connect with community about the monkeys and the sanctuary mission. Monkeys were a hit.

Dr. Missy talking monkey biz at the Living Book event was a great way to connect with community about the monkeys and the sanctuary mission. Monkeys were a hit.
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Spock and Victor’s Gourmet Experience: Michelin Star Edition Today’s enrichment: peanut butter on a paper plate. According to Spock, it had “subtle notes of roasted legume and freedom.” Victor described it as “sticky, yet emotionally fulfilling.”

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Meet Ellie, our newest sanctuary queen. She’s sweet, stunning, and already acting like she owns the place — and honestly, we’re not mad about it.

Meet Ellie, our newest sanctuary queen. She’s sweet, stunning, and already acting like she owns the place — and honestly, we’re not mad about it.
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New troop member alert: One-armed vervet monkey just joined a wild social group like it was no big deal. Zero drama. Turns out primates don’t need symmetry—just social skills

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“Conservation is key to keeping the gorillas safe but without the census we could barely know the effectiveness of our conservation strategies. ” Thadeo Muhire, Laboratory and Field Research Specialist at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund #Securingthefutureformountaingorillas #Census

“Conservation is key to keeping the gorillas safe but without the census we could barely know the effectiveness of our conservation strategies. ” Thadeo Muhire, Laboratory and Field Research Specialist at the <a href="/SavingGorillas/">Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund</a> 
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Who is that handsome fella? It’s Bjorn! Being a male vervet is not a walk in the park. They spend their lives couch surfing from one social group to the next. I was happy to see Bjorn looking UH-mazing after his first dispersal. Stay golden friend!

Who is that handsome fella? It’s Bjorn! Being a male vervet is not a walk in the park. They spend their lives couch surfing from one social group to the next. I was happy to see Bjorn looking UH-mazing after his first dispersal. Stay golden friend!
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Bridge Industrial polluted a conservation easement full of mangroves. Claimed they were cleaning the mangroves in this video.