A family of wild Rhesus monkeys, part of the huge population sweeping across the state of Florida, relaxes in Silver Springs.
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Three pairs of Rhesus monkeys were transported to a park in Florida in the 1930sw after a “Tarzan” flick sparked a fascination with the creature.
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There are now estimated to be hundreds of Rhesus monkeys roaming the sunshine state.
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A population was brought to America and marooned on a small island near the Silver River by tour operator Colonel Tooey – but he didn’t know they could swim.
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Wildlife officials now consider the monkeys a public health hazard.
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“Just like any other wild animal you need to give them space,” said British wildlife photographer Graham McGeorge, 42.
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A mother and baby wild Rhesus monkeys in a tree.
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A mother and baby wild Rhesus monkey in a tree in Silver Springs, Florida.
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***EXCLUSIVE*** SILVER SPRINGS, FLORIDA – UNDATED: A close up of a wild Rhesus monkey in Silver Springs, Florida. A HUGE population of wild monkeys is sweeping across Florida – after…
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