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Aithne air Ainmhidhean/All About Animals

Series 2

Viva am Muncaidh Bherbhet/Viva the Vervet Monkey

Duration: 22 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ALBALatest broadcast: on BBC ALBA HD

Available for 5 months

Sreath a tha a' toirt thugainn fiosrachadh a tha inntinneach agus iongantach mu chuid de na h-ainmhidhean as fheàrr leinn. An-diugh, tha sinn a' coinneachadh ri Viva am muncaidh bherbhet. Chan e muncaidhean àbhaisteach a th' annta seo idir. Tha an dachaigh air raon goilf ann an Durban an Afraga a Deas.'S e spòrs a h-uile latha dòigh-beatha Viva, muncaidh beag a tha fàs suas ann am buidheann mhuncaidhean bherbhet. Ach carson a tha eagal aig na muncaidhean ro phìob-uisge agus carson a tha na boireannaich ag iarraidh sabaid? Bho mhèirle ann an solas an latha gu bracaist leòmach, seo sgeulachd a dh'fheumas a bhith air fhaicinn mus creid duine i.

Investigative guides which reveal amazing facts about members of the animal kingdom. Today's focus is on Viva the vervet monkey. These are no ordinary monkeys, for their home is a golf course in Durban, South Africa. Here, you'll find Viva, a baby vervet growing up with her troop. For Viva, life is just one big adventure. But why are vervets afraid of a hose pipe and why do the females want to start a fight? From daylight robbery to a rather civilised breakfast, this is one monkey's story which has to be seen to be believed. Show less

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