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What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

After a gestation period of about seven months a single baby very seldom twins, is born. Babies are born throughout the year, with a peak in summer. In nature the life span is about 15 years, but in captivity an age of 24 has been recorded.

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