GREEN MONKEYS
Green
monkeys originated in Africa and were first introduced to Barbados by slaves
who brought over this fascinating breed of monkey as a pet. After 75 generations of adaptation, the Green
Monkey currently found in Barbados is home to Barbados alone as it has grown
apart from its counterpart found in modern day Africa.
Not
unlike other breeds of monkeys, the Green monkey has sometimes been described
as mischievous as it wonders about in its seemingly sporadic ways. It is said that the Barbados Wildlife Reserve
was originally created to protect the existence of this species of monkey, but
it escaped captivity and became naturalized.
Shortly afterwards, accusations were made of a green monkey causing an
eight hour black out in Barbados on Halloween in 2006 after one allegedly
climbed an electricity poll and tripped high voltage lines. There was no direct evidence to support this
accusation.
A
stronger argument places monkeys to be amongst the most curious form of
wildlife in the world. A number of
studies have shown this curiosity to be an innate characteristic of monkeys due
to increased gray matter density in the precuneus part of the brain. This curiosity to learn, and explore, is
sometimes mistaken for mischievousness, as monkeys wonder around, picking
people’s belongings and swinging from the trees in exploration, without any
intention of causing harm.
Do
not fall victim to false accusations made against such a gorgeous creature,
wonder out or visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve to have an encounter of your
own and decide for yourself. You just
might get lost in the moment as you play with or observe these curious and friendly monkeys.
BLACKBELLY SHEEP
The
original Blackbelly sheep were first introduced to Barbados by the early
European settlers and continue to be raised primarily for their lean, mild
flavored meat. Today, this breed of
sheep, has grown apart from its surviving form found elsewhere and is unique to
Barbados. The blackbelly sheep found in
modern day Barbados, has adapted to tolerate the hot weather and has more
stamina than most other breeds of sheep.
Due to their ability to survive in hot temperatures, the blackbelly
sheep differentiates itself from most other breeds of sheep in that their hair
is course and cannot be used as wool and they breed all year round.
Blackbelly
sheep, are widely farmed in Barbados and are not
Green
monkeys originated in Africa and were first introduced to Barbados by slaves
who brought over this fascinating breed of monkey as a pet. After 75 generations of adaptation, the Green
Monkey currently found in Barbados is home to Barbados alone as it has grown
apart from its counterpart found in modern day Africa. 
Not
unlike other breeds of monkeys, the Green monkey has sometimes been described
as mischievous as it wonders about in its seemingly sporadic ways. It is said that the Barbados Wildlife Reserve
was originally created to protect the existence of this species of monkey, but
it escaped captivity and became naturalized.
Shortly afterwards, accusations were made of a green monkey causing an
eight hour black out in Barbados on Halloween in 2006 after one allegedly
climbed an electricity poll and tripped high voltage lines. There was no direct evidence to support this
accusation.
A
stronger argument places monkeys to be amongst the most curious form of
wildlife in the world. A number of
studies have shown this curiosity to be an innate characteristic of monkeys due
to increased gray matter density in the precuneus part of the brain. This curiosity to learn, and explore, is
sometimes mistaken for mischievousness, as monkeys wonder around, picking
people’s belongings and swinging from the trees in exploration, without any
intention of causing harm. 
Do
not fall victim to false accusations made against such a gorgeous creature,
wonder out or visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve to have an encounter of your
own and decide for yourself. You just
might get lost in the moment as you play with or observe these curious and friendly monkeys.BLACKBELLY SHEEP
The
original Blackbelly sheep were first introduced to Barbados by the early
European settlers and continue to be raised primarily for their lean, mild
flavored meat. Today, this breed of
sheep, has grown apart from its surviving form found elsewhere and is unique to
Barbados. The blackbelly sheep found in
modern day Barbados, has adapted to tolerate the hot weather and has more
stamina than most other breeds of sheep.
Due to their ability to survive in hot temperatures, the blackbelly
sheep differentiates itself from most other breeds of sheep in that their hair
is course and cannot be used as wool and they breed all year round. 
Blackbelly
sheep, are widely farmed in Barbados and are not
difficult to spot. Wonder about, cross some fields or drive any
major road and you will be sure to cross the path of a blackbelly
sheep. You will know you have spotted one when you
see a goat like creature with a brown colored fur covered body and black
colored fur around the snout, eyes, ear and legs. They are harmless, so feel free to pet or
stop to take a picture. It will be a
picture you can only take in Barbados.
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