In St. Louis, Missouri, a group of vervet monkeys has caused a stir as they have been spotted running wild throughout the city. Since their first sighting on Thursday, animal control officials have been baffled about where these clever creatures came from. The number of monkeys at large is uncertain, but officials suspect there are multiple primates involved, with reports suggesting there could be as many as four.
Residents are advised to steer clear of these exotic wild animals since they might act unpredictably if stressed. As of Sunday, the elusive monkeys had not yet been captured despite ongoing efforts from local authorities. A primate specialist from the St. Louis Zoo confirms that these monkeys, which typically hail from Africa, can be quite intelligent but may pose a danger if threatened.
Locals from the O'Fallon Park neighborhood reported several sightings, igniting both concern and curiosity in the community. One resident expressed the potential danger of having wild animals nearby, while wild images of the monkeys have been circulating on social media.
Officials continue to patrol the area and are working to pinpoint the monkeys' location as they look for food. Until these monkeys are safely captured and relocated to an appropriate facility, residents are urged to report any sightings rather than attempt to capture them personally.
While primate ownership is illegal in St. Louis, Missouri has a track record of high primate ownership rates, with many being sold annually. Interestingly, a small colony of vervet monkeys lives in Florida, descendants of animals that escaped a research center decades ago. Stay tuned as the search continues for these adventurous monkeys!
Residents are advised to steer clear of these exotic wild animals since they might act unpredictably if stressed. As of Sunday, the elusive monkeys had not yet been captured despite ongoing efforts from local authorities. A primate specialist from the St. Louis Zoo confirms that these monkeys, which typically hail from Africa, can be quite intelligent but may pose a danger if threatened.
Locals from the O'Fallon Park neighborhood reported several sightings, igniting both concern and curiosity in the community. One resident expressed the potential danger of having wild animals nearby, while wild images of the monkeys have been circulating on social media.
Officials continue to patrol the area and are working to pinpoint the monkeys' location as they look for food. Until these monkeys are safely captured and relocated to an appropriate facility, residents are urged to report any sightings rather than attempt to capture them personally.
While primate ownership is illegal in St. Louis, Missouri has a track record of high primate ownership rates, with many being sold annually. Interestingly, a small colony of vervet monkeys lives in Florida, descendants of animals that escaped a research center decades ago. Stay tuned as the search continues for these adventurous monkeys!
