Ins & Outs of Barbados 2020

New 11am Feeding Time Ron Bovell has worked with the two troops of Barbados Green Monkeys at the Grenade Hall Forest and Barbados Wildlife Reserve for over 17 years. He knows them all by name and carries around a photo album in his back pocket, which he can whip out to explain to visitors how each monkey got its name. Here are some interesting facts Ron shared with us about the Grenade Hall Troop: Like most Barbados Green Monkey troops, this one numbers around 30. Members of the troop groom each other equally, but hierarchy is ritually observed at feeding time. Joint leaders, Charlie and Pear, must eat first! The second in command, a female called Peach, comes next, whilst Little Man, one of Charlie’s favourites, is also allowed to step in early. The others gradually come down from the trees and join in, according to their allocated pecking order. Tina has produced several beautiful babies, but she is a very unreliable mother, so Fluffy keeps watch and takes care of the little ones if Tina neglects them. He appears to be the nanny of the whole troop. He’s also Ron’s favourite and comes when called by name. Babies remain with their mother for 3 years, at which point the males are required to leave and find another troop. Females never leave the troop. Mothers have never been witnessed giving birth in the forest. They disappear for about a day and return with their offspring. Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station 11amfeeding time at GrenadeHall