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The Monkeys of St. Kitts & Nevis Ownership of the Caribbean islands frequently flipped between
countries during the early days of European settlement. When the former
government left, it was not uncommon for the new country to be left with
reminders of the earlier residents in the form of architecture, forts,
and city names. But when the French were deported from the islands of
St. Kitts, they left more than Gallic names at cities such as Basseterre.
They also left behind their monkeys. The French had imported a few vervet or green monkeys from
Africa as pets during their century of rulership. When the British took
over the island, they deported their enemies. However, they refused to
allow the monkeys on the ships, and the primates were turned loose on
the mountainous island. The tropical climate, miles of untamed rainforest,
and plentiful vegetation agreed with the furry creatures, so much in fact,
that today the monkey population is estimated to be two and a half times
larger than the human population in this twin island federation. The monkeys do not have a prehensile tail, so they’re often seen on the ground, scampering across a lawn in search of a fallen mango. Social like other monkeys, the green monkeys often travel in groups of 30 or 40. Early mornings and late evenings are the best times for spotting the most common resident of St. Kitts and Nevis. Back to St. Kitts & Nevis with Kids
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