Floki Special edition - raising awareness and funds to make Floki monkeys life a little easier

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Floki monkey is an inspiration to all those of us that are facing challenges and hardships in our lives and gives us the courage we need to carry on facing each day as it comes. We follow his story from when he arrived at the foundation, after going through head trauma and being tied by his legs to incarcerate him to the inspiration he is today - this video will help Floki get the necessary funds to build him a special needs enclosure.
Become a member - / @vervetmonkey
Donate to help the monkeys - donate.vervet.za.org
Volunteer at the VMF - vervet.za.org/volunteering
Buy T-shirts - teespring.com/stores/the-vmf
Support this show - / vervetforest
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The Vervet Forest is a wildlife rehab series focused on Vervet Monkeys at the Vervet Monkey Foundation . The series showcases the process of taking orphaned and injured vervet monkeys through a foster mother program which helps these rescued orphan baby monkeys to be adopted by foster mother monkeys. The show is for fans of animal planet, nat geo, discovery and anyone who is an animal lover, loves animals and would like to be part of helping them get back to the wild.
Instagram for photos and videos of the babies, updated daily - @Vervet_Forest
To learn more about the Vervet Forest wildlife reserve project visit - vervet.za.org/the-vervet-forest/
Official Facebook of the Vervet Monkey Foundation - Facebook.com/groups/vervet/
Official Facebook of the Vervet Forest - Facebook.com/VervetForest
#BabyMonkey #VervetMonkey Foundation #Vervetforest #orphan #vervetmonkey #VMF #VervetLove #SaveThePrimates #PrimatesAreNotPets #PrimateRescueCenter #PrimateRescue
Music - by Josh Woodward. Free download: joshwoodward.com/
*These animals are not pets they are rescued wildlife undergoing a rehabilitation program at the Vervet Monkey Foundation in South Africa*

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  • @lyric8006
    @lyric80062 жыл бұрын

    My very favorite picture of Floki is him watching over 4 sleeping babies. Priceless❣️

  • @jennifer294

    @jennifer294

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh my you are absolutely right, Wasn't that just precious 💙It definitely pulled my heart strings

  • @Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose

    @Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose

    Жыл бұрын

    That part really hit me in the feels. 💕 I’m all, “Awww, Uncle Floki!

  • @angelakelley7546
    @angelakelley75462 жыл бұрын

    Just sent a donation to help with the new enclosure. My legs are not as bad as his but anytime I feel like not doing what I must to stay moving I think of his bravery and refusal to quit. Plus we both enjoy our food 🙂

  • @jennifer294

    @jennifer294

    2 жыл бұрын

    God Bless You🙏💜

  • @josiehumble5907

    @josiehumble5907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah thank you so much ❤️

  • @lynnbuonomo7611

    @lynnbuonomo7611

    2 жыл бұрын

    You go girl!! I’m a caregiver and you know “a body in motion stays in motion” just think of our boy flok ! Blessings dear one💕

  • @joanncoopertroupe3506

    @joanncoopertroupe3506

    Жыл бұрын

    Love Floki! i watched since you Brought him there.

  • @ickiedeer-lamb7282
    @ickiedeer-lamb72822 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing what you all can do to help an injured monkey gain his mobility with such delicate bones. As always VFM great work.

  • @skruckg
    @skruckg2 жыл бұрын

    Just ordered a Floki T-Shirt. Love that little guy.

  • @josiehumble5907

    @josiehumble5907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @rockdocandlittlebird5974
    @rockdocandlittlebird59742 жыл бұрын

    When the mower started and Floki hopped I burst out laughing. I love the specials. You've had a couple stories of late that would make good episodes.

  • @geebrewer8186
    @geebrewer81862 жыл бұрын

    so glad that Floki is doing better and has a new friend

  • @laurirohr5364
    @laurirohr5364 Жыл бұрын

    Awww...big Brother Floki...just precious!

  • @judithelpers4764
    @judithelpers47642 жыл бұрын

    Floki is such a sweet guy!🥰 In his short life he has experienced a lot. It's so good to know that he and all the others can live in a good place now!♥️ Thanks to you fantastic staff!

  • @gail5725
    @gail57252 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @josiehumble5907

    @josiehumble5907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤️

  • @janetpaul3744
    @janetpaul37442 жыл бұрын

    I can’t tell you how much I love Floki and admire his spirit!! I received my coffee mug with Floki on it and now it is my favorite! I am making a donation to help out. All the best and God bless everyone at VMF❣️

  • @josiehumble5907

    @josiehumble5907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah thank you

  • @jennifer294
    @jennifer2942 жыл бұрын

    💜Floki is one special resilient guy, I think he is a inspiration to all, love the way he hops, love how he about dives in his milk bowl head first 😂😂Then his milk mustache, "Got Milk"💙🐒🙏

  • @susieq3235
    @susieq32352 жыл бұрын

    It is good to see Floki with a friend. He is doing well. Kuddoes to your team..

  • @joanncoopertroupe3506
    @joanncoopertroupe3506 Жыл бұрын

    Poor Flokie , I don't understand people Hurting poor Baby Flokie!!

  • @Bill23799
    @Bill237992 жыл бұрын

    Poor Uncle Floki. God bless all the good folks at the VMF for caring about this little guy.

  • @susieq3235
    @susieq32352 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! For Floki's fundraiser

  • @VervetMonkey

    @VervetMonkey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @melissatapley4527
    @melissatapley45272 жыл бұрын

    Was so glad to see this video. I had asked in last weekends live stream who was with Floki to give him company and was glad to hear it😁

  • @daver6828
    @daver6828 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching floki s progress he is such a special little monkey .

  • @saraanderson6615
    @saraanderson66159 күн бұрын

    So cute ❤ happy he has found a home at VMF 🙂

  • @lynnbuonomo7611
    @lynnbuonomo76112 жыл бұрын

    I second what Julie has said! And too add a donation next week, “after rent and such” is paid, I plan to donate towards Flockies and Cutties New Diggs!😃you ALL do a fabulous job caring for these monkeys, just look how well they are all doing! Thanks for the update, it was a nice surprise! Sending much love 💕 and light and many blessings.

  • @VervetMonkey

    @VervetMonkey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @josiehumble5907

    @josiehumble5907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Lynn ❤️

  • @chericandler7256

    @chericandler7256

    10 ай бұрын

    How do I get a flokie Tee shirt

  • @joanncoopertroupe3506
    @joanncoopertroupe3506 Жыл бұрын

    I pray Floki gets better Soon!!

  • @harlowjademermaid1882
    @harlowjademermaid18822 жыл бұрын

    out of all of the Monkeys on youtube of all of the different channels, the Flokster is by far my absolute favorite! I hope & pray everything turns out okay for the wee boy, he has such a pleasant disposition & he is a character! Love you, Floki! xoxo

  • @jimrossi7708
    @jimrossi77082 жыл бұрын

    Well ,! , over here in NJ (USA) we love 💗 Floki !! Boy i wish I could do more for Floki !!!

  • @renatezylla1421
    @renatezylla14212 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for this video - it is wondeful that this one is about FLOKI. Floki has such a cute face ...he is in my heart! I hope the operation gives him a better life...

  • @vickiaverett2744
    @vickiaverett27442 жыл бұрын

    I bought a Floki Shirt and Love it!

  • @sarah.harasboucher5202
    @sarah.harasboucher52022 жыл бұрын

    Ohhhh Floki you have my heart ❤️….I’m so happy he is doing so well and living his best life. He is so lucky he made it to the VMF otherwise I’m not so sure he would have made it. You are all so amazing 🤩…..thank you for everything you do!!! I honestly could watch a Floki episode every week…he’s the best, thank you for this amazing reminder of what an awesome monkey he is and also how far he has come in his short life. Good luck with the fundraiser!! ❤️

  • @eyeseeeee
    @eyeseeeee Жыл бұрын

    How ADORABLE😍 i just ❤these little guys 🐒

  • @sleer8129
    @sleer81292 жыл бұрын

    Just wonderful, thank you! Do the monkeys "know their names" or rather the names we give them?

  • @dorothydeese759
    @dorothydeese759 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dave for this special episode about Floki. I had a hip replacement surgery and watching Floki keep going helps me keep going.❤

  • @kei5ha
    @kei5ha2 жыл бұрын

    @ Elaine Lewis: Ellie's fundraiser will be live on IG on August 11. Time will be updated when confirmed. God bless you Ellie !

  • @honeyowen3163
    @honeyowen31632 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS INCREDIBLE!! About 5 1/2 hours ago I was thinking it would such a good idea to make a video promoting a Floki fundraiser!! I've never had such a coincidence in my entire life! I can hardly believe it, it's amazing to me!

  • @josiehumble5907

    @josiehumble5907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow synchronicity....

  • @gritskennedy5007
    @gritskennedy50072 жыл бұрын

    Yeah Shasta was pretty rough on jim...poor Floki! He meeds the younger crowd hes such a love bug really a sweet boy who has been through it.

  • @iwonasosnierz1421
    @iwonasosnierz14214 ай бұрын

    Floki like most Polish residents like cabbage.❤

  • @julieprior3126
    @julieprior31262 жыл бұрын

    I am pleased to learn the very beginning of Floki's story which I never knew. Also great to see this update as the last I saw was him having his first exercises at the foundation after his 2nd op. The vet is amazing; the volunteers are amazing and Floki is such a little trooper! He tries so hard. I was astonished, bearing in mind his life before VMF, that he is so good natured and so protective and encouraging of the babies. He's a real poppet. Is Cuddie the one who, as a result of her brain damage, had taken to sleeping on the cold floor and you brought back into sick Bay to fed and warm her up?

  • @josiehumble5907

    @josiehumble5907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes she is, they get on really well

  • @julieprior3126

    @julieprior3126

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@josiehumble5907 Great! That's lovely news. x

  • @lisavictoria5628
    @lisavictoria56282 жыл бұрын

    What time on Instagram. I am 10 hours behind you so I need to make sure I'm awake, or not busy. I don't want to miss it.

  • @VervetMonkey

    @VervetMonkey

    2 жыл бұрын

    We will advertise the time once its confirmed date instagram live on 11th August.

  • @juliehowman3912
    @juliehowman39122 жыл бұрын

    Well, that just goes to exemplify the dedication and persistence of your team in giving these primates a chance at their best life. I know we have recently had a set back with Mr Floki but thank you for caring for him so well. I’m just curious, would amputating the troublesome leg not be better for him. Little Jonds is doing well with three legs, I’m just curious?

  • @VervetMonkey

    @VervetMonkey

    2 жыл бұрын

    unfortunately due to both legs not being in good shape its not an option

  • @juliehowman3912

    @juliehowman3912

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VervetMonkey oh how sad. The fact that he sustained the injuries from man and we are sadly unable to fix him. Again a wonderful testament as to the work you guys do, and the lengths you go to in order to help these precious monkeys who would perish but for the foundation. Every year that I’ve watched there seems to be an increase in the number of orphans you receive. I hope they don’t outgrow the sanctuary as that would be dire. Amazing work you guys.

  • @elainelewis6724
    @elainelewis67242 жыл бұрын

    What a heart-warming video this was! Heart-breaking at the start to know what the poor guy endured, but so refreshing as it went on seeing his progress. Thank you, both for sharing it and for the magnificent work everyone did to get Floki so much further down the good road. How long will the fundraiser be going on, btw?

  • @VervetMonkey

    @VervetMonkey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! probably another week or so

  • @miekesiebers
    @miekesiebers2 жыл бұрын

    I love this special video of Floki, he is in my heart always! I will donate a bit every now and then whenever I can. I will share this video on facebook, letting my friends and family see who Floki is that I told them about. Big hugs to all at the VMF! xxx

  • @josiehumble5907

    @josiehumble5907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️

  • @mamasabe1w81
    @mamasabe1w812 жыл бұрын

    Ellie, it’s so brave of you to shave your hair from your head. You have the most beautiful , long red hair. I will contribute! Very happy to see an entire video devoted to FLOKI. So many questions answered. I have more questions. Has Floki received energy healing like REIKI? IMHO, it would help him so much. His progress to the present is nothing short of a miracle. It’s so precious when he protects the babies, so full of Love. Who will live in the new enclosure with Floki? Is it Cutty and Lelo? I’m unclear about that. Not that it matters as far as donating, just trying to understand the dynamics for he, and his friends. One of the things I love about Floki is the purring sound he makes. So cute. God Bless you ALL.

  • @josiehumble5907

    @josiehumble5907

    2 жыл бұрын

    He actually did have some for a while, thank you for the tip

  • @josiehumble5907

    @josiehumble5907

    2 жыл бұрын

    It will just be Cuddy as we don't want to restirct the others who climb well and she is happier with Floki.

  • @giusicampanini4936
    @giusicampanini49362 жыл бұрын

    grazie, bellissimo video molto importante da condividere x diffondere la conoscenza dei problemi legati al traffico illegale di scimmie ,però in questo video mancano i sottotitoli con traduzione automatica quindi difficilmente chi lo ascoltasse nel mio paese, l'Italia , capirebbe a fondo il significato di quello che vede !!

  • @sandrawilliams8335
    @sandrawilliams8335 Жыл бұрын

    Wow floki I hope 🤞 he will be fine.❤❤❤❤ ❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @susanneanna2421
    @susanneanna2421 Жыл бұрын

    Floki must have been one of those mistreated poor pet monkeys who get stuffed in a cage and live a miserable life.

  • @ksealskimmer
    @ksealskimmer2 жыл бұрын

    I dont do Instagram...will you add a link to the fundraiser to this video? or should we send via paypal with a note for floki

  • @VervetMonkey

    @VervetMonkey

    2 жыл бұрын

    www.gofundme.com/f/ellies-head-shave-for-disabled-monkey-floki? or Paypal is fine thank you

  • @kimberlygarrish205

    @kimberlygarrish205

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VervetMonkey I want to donate but the amount is reflecting in Euros. How does this work for people that live in the USA?

  • @Tamshazeleyes

    @Tamshazeleyes

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kimberlygarrish205 I just donated... I googled up popped a calculator I put in it how much I wanted to donate in US dollars and it gave me what that equaled in British Pounds. I gave 16 pounds which roughly equaled 20 US dollars.

  • @kimberlygarrish205

    @kimberlygarrish205

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tamshazeleyes What did it show in your bank account? I would imagine in dollars correct?

  • @raquelmatos6387
    @raquelmatos63875 ай бұрын

    I’m a Floki Fan ….🫶🙊❤

  • @ivawalker9669
    @ivawalker966910 ай бұрын

    😊

  • @oscarkapac13
    @oscarkapac13 Жыл бұрын

    Why the vet didn't try to put back the legs bones back to their place instead of cutting one of them?

  • @joelucero565
    @joelucero565 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Can you use this on Floki.

  • @VervetMonkey

    @VervetMonkey

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course!

  • @cherylvarner3700
    @cherylvarner3700 Жыл бұрын

    In the wild, would the whole group make allowances for diminished cognition? Would the monkies set the baby aside, or kill it, if born that way, congenital faults and all?

  • @brandynt.phipps2424
    @brandynt.phipps24242 жыл бұрын

    wtf?????? rope around his legs? t blows my mind some of the horrors that monkeys deal with

  • @cherylvarner3700

    @cherylvarner3700

    Жыл бұрын

    Isn't it insane what humans won't do because of what they feel entitled to? Blows my mind the lack of empathy for living beings.

  • @RussellaMcdowell-pw8ci
    @RussellaMcdowell-pw8ci2 жыл бұрын

    What country is this?

  • @VervetMonkey

    @VervetMonkey

    2 жыл бұрын

    South Africa

  • @gritskennedy5007
    @gritskennedy50072 жыл бұрын

    Why cant they just push in the sides...if they are dislocated why not knock him out and push back inbas you would for dislocated shoulder?

  • @VervetMonkey

    @VervetMonkey

    2 жыл бұрын

    because they keep popping out -due tissue and muscle growth - believe you me if it was as simple as that - thats what would have been done

  • @honeyowen3163
    @honeyowen31632 жыл бұрын

    You'd like them to put on some weight? I'm an expert in that field donuts ice cream, and brownies always work for me, unfortunately.

  • @VervetMonkey

    @VervetMonkey

    2 жыл бұрын

    ;-)

  • @daver6828
    @daver6828 Жыл бұрын

    I still think floki should be the official Mascot of the vmf

  • @SarahNotSara
    @SarahNotSara2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @josiehumble5907

    @josiehumble5907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤️

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