Rare monkeys run wild in Florida

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Sep 12, 2013

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Wild Tarzan Monkeys Sweep Across Florida

A family of wild Rhesus monkeys, part of the huge population sweeping across the state of Florida, relaxes in Silver Springs. Barcroft Media

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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. Barcroft Media

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There are now estimated to be hundreds of Rhesus monkeys roaming the sunshine state. Barcroft Media

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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. Barcroft Media

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Wildlife officials now consider the monkeys a public health hazard. Barcroft Media

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“Just like any other wild animal you need to give them space,” said British wildlife photographer Graham McGeorge, 42. Barcroft Media

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A mother and baby wild Rhesus monkeys in a tree. Barcroft Media

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A mother and baby wild Rhesus monkey in a tree in Silver Springs, Florida. Barcroft Media

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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… Barcroft Media

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