VERVET MONKEYS
\vˈɜːvɪt mˈʌnkɪz], \vˈɜːvɪt mˈʌnkɪz], \v_ˈɜː_v_ɪ_t m_ˈʌ_n_k_ɪ_z]\
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A species of CERCOPITHECUS containing three subspecies: C. tantalus, C. pygerythrus, and C. sabeus. They are found in the forests and savannas of Africa. The African green monkey (C. pygerythrus) is the natural host of SIV and is used in AIDS research.
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