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40 Monkeys Escape Research Facility

Forty monkeys escaped a South Carolina research facility, prompting a search by police and animal control.

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Has this happened before?: Previous escapes have occurred in Beaufort County, South Carolina, highlighting the risks associated with keeping a large number of monkeys in research facilities. There are also established wild monkey populations in Florida.
What happened in South Carolina?: Forty monkeys escaped from Alpha Genesis, a South Carolina research facility. Police are urging residents to secure their homes and contact authorities if they spot any of the primates.
What is known about Alpha Genesis?: Alpha Genesis is one of the largest nonhuman primate facilities in the US, conducting research trials with monkeys. The company also maintains a large breeding colony on Morgan Island.
What types of monkeys were involved?: The escaped monkeys are believed to be capuchin and macaques, commonly used in research at Alpha Genesis. The facility houses over 6,000 monkeys and has a history of escapes.
How are authorities responding to the situation?: Authorities are using traps and thermal imaging cameras to locate the monkeys. Residents are advised against approaching or attempting to capture the animals themselves.

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