A vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) is observed resting in the crook of a large, mature tree branch in Zaki Biyem, Nigeria

A vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) is observed resting in the crook of a large, mature tree branch in Zaki Biyem, Nigeria. The primate, positioned at an elevated angle, exhibits grey fur across its body and limbs, contrasting with a distinctly black face and prominent white fur framing its face, extending from its eyebrows to its chin and around its ears. Its dark eyes are directed towards the viewer. The monkey's left forearm is relaxed against a lower branch, while its right hand grips a textured, brown-grey upper branch. Its legs are folded, with its feet resting on the lower branch. The surrounding environment consists of additional tree branches with green foliage visible against a bright, possibly overcast sky in the background, and hints of reddish-brown earth are discernible at the lower right of the frame. No other subjects or direct interactions are visible.