Ceropithecus aethiops: Vervet aparantly because the fur on the back has a greenish tinge.
As the suburbs have encroached on their territory, so have they invaded the suburbs. They have become quite bold, and not past stealing food out of your hand. The alpha male can be quite threatening. The troupe tend to do a round of their territory.
At top, an adult male, next a juvenile.
A distinguishing feature of primates is having the posterior orbit of their eyes enclosed, with no bony opening behind. I found this skull, not in very good condition, and cleaned it up. I have labelled the bones of the orbit (I hope I have remembered my anatomy correctly.)
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