New monkey sightings in Florida: What to do, what not to do if you see one Monkey struts along Florida fence as police warn locals not to interact Are monkeys invasive to Florida?

There are over 300 monkey species alive today, and while most are peaceful, tree-dwelling insectivores and herbivores, a ...

Florida isn't a fan of the monkey business that's been going on for decades. Despite the reports of wild monkeys lately, they are an invasive species.

A 2020 census indicated there were 40 vervet monkeys split among four groups living in Dania Beach, south of Fort Lauderdale. Spider monkeys used to be found in Florida. Only one monkey found in 2021 ...

Florida isn't a fan of the monkey business that's been going on for decades. Despite the reports of wild monkeys lately, they are an invasive species.

Monkey business. Rhesus Macaques are particularly problematic primates, says anthropologist Erin Riley, who studies human-animal interactions at San Diego State University. “They aren’t as ...

A monkey was spotted in DeBary, and residents are keeping an eye out for it.The monkey was seen jumping between trees along the St. John's River."I don't know a whole lot about monkeys, but seeing ...

Florida is perfect for invasive species. With more than 35 international ports of entry, nearly 120 million annual tourists, a thriving market for exotic captive wildlife, and mild winters, it’s ...

Not surprisingly, Florida has several species of monkeys that arrived both intentionally and accidentally. The rhesus monkey’s origin in Florida is a mixed bag: Some were escapees, some released by ...

Free-ranging monkeys may be causing long-term environmental damage on Morgan Island, ... which is inhabited by as many as 4,000 rhesus monkeys. The primates, an invasive species, ...