Golden Child, a male capuchin monkey, spent years of his life trapped in solitary confinement in a small metal cage in a laboratory where he was tested in iron-toxicity studies. Today, he receives permanent care at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary in North Gainesville, where more than 200 rescued monkeys are …
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After four years of Food and Drug Administration nicotine addiction studies, 26 male squirrel monkeys became the first monkeys to ever be retired by the FDA and finally found their home at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary just north of Gainesville city limits.
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Newberry’s 2019 class of 154 had a 100% graduation rate – the first for one of the county’s seven public high schools and higher than the statewide rate of 87%.
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A 7-pound capuchin monkey named Carli escaped from the Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary on Oct. 21. Staff members have searched and tried to lure her home with food, but she hasn't been found.
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Watch this video to learn about Mongo’s story and current status at the sanctuary.
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Alachua County Commissioners postpone proposal to make animal acts regulations stricter for county fairgrounds, leaving more room for public input.
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The Alachua County Fair may have ended a few weeks ago, but one of the events from the fair has remained a hot topic for Alachua County residents. The Banana Derby is an event that takes place at the fair every year where monkeys ride on top of dogs and race …
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