The term SOUTH AFRICAN MONKEY refers to the Vervet monkey, a species of Old World monkey native to Africa. It is found in South Africa, as well as in parts of East Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Vervet monkeys are small to medium-sized primates with grey-green fur and white-tipped tails. They live in groups of up to 50 individuals and feed on fruits, leaves, flowers, and insects. Vervets are known for their intelligence and social behavior, and have been studied extensively by scientists.