Dr. Missy

I study the green monkeys of Dania Beach, FL. Their welfare and conservation are priority. Follow my project on Facebook @daniabeachvervets

[Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT @jmthrivept]

“Show me.. f*** your Jiu Jitsu” with a sinister grin.

Yeah, that’s when you walk away. 🤣

[Kaitlin Bennett @KaitMarieox]

Florida is HORRIBLE. There are alligators and mosquitos EVERYWHERE. And we get hurricanes. Lots of hurricanes. DON'T MOVE HERE!

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

@iAnonPatriot Please don’t. We are full.

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

@nypost Ffs. This is fear mongering. Here is an idea- stop using NHPs.

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

🐒✨ When wild monkeys met a mirror, curiosity took over!
They poked, peered, and played — no aggression at all. A reminder that primates explore the world much like we do: with wonder.

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

There are 2 species of wild monkeys in Florida:
🐒 Vervets (Dania Beach)
🐵 Macaques (Ocala/Silver Springs)

That’s it.
❌ None in Miami-Dade.
✅ I’ve studied them for 12 years.
Stop spreading nonsense for clout, ask someone who knows
#FloridaVervets #MonkeyMyths #ScienceTwitter

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

Bridge Industrial polluted a conservation easement full of mangroves. Claimed they were cleaning the mangroves in this video.

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

Who is that handsome fella? It’s Bjorn! Being a male vervet is not a walk in the park. They spend their lives couch surfing from one social group to the next. I was happy to see Bjorn looking UH-mazing after his first dispersal. Stay golden friend!

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

@nbc6 Sharks in the ocean??! What?

[IGCP @IGCP]

“Conservation is key to keeping the gorillas safe but without the census we could barely know the effectiveness of our conservation strategies. ” Thadeo Muhire, Laboratory and Field Research Specialist at the @SavingGorillas
#Securingthefutureformountaingorillas
#Census

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

New troop member alert:
One-armed vervet monkey just joined a wild social group like it was no big deal. Zero drama.
Turns out primates don’t need symmetry—just social skills

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

When you don’t work here…
but you still need to make sure the snacks are up to code.

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

Meet Ellie, our newest sanctuary queen. She’s sweet, stunning, and already acting like she owns the place — and honestly, we’re not mad about it.

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

Spock and Victor’s Gourmet Experience: Michelin Star Edition
Today’s enrichment: peanut butter on a paper plate.
According to Spock, it had “subtle notes of roasted legume and freedom.” Victor described it as “sticky, yet emotionally fulfilling.”

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

Dr. Missy talking monkey biz at the Living Book event was a great way to connect with community about the monkeys and the sanctuary mission. Monkeys were a hit.

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

The Living Book organizer made “book covers” for participants in today’s Living Book event. Love mine! Spot on description. YES, you can practice animal welfare and conservation at the same time.

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

Dr. Missy’s thoughts on the Florida macaques and the sensationalized herpes b narrative. Full video here:

https://t.co/N7VwJOk3lr

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

Meet Ellie, our newest surrender. We hope to integrate her with Victor and Meeka in time. She is still adjusting to new faces and environment. We are home to more surrendered pet monkeys than wild monkeys. Primates are NOT pets.

[Dr. Missy @DBVervet]

Check out Dania Beach Monkeys's video! #TikTok https://t.co/vQxqiuboFn

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Lt. Dangle shows up to the sanctuary asking himself what kind of trouble to get up to. Attempted banana theft? Harass Spock and Victor? Or steal bird seed from feeders? Right, I’ll do all of the above. #florida #monkeys #animalwelfare #wildlife #vervetmonkey #notapet #notinvasive