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Gibraltar monkey found in Almería
Agents from Seprona, the Guardia Civil Environment Protection Agency, and the Almería local police have captured a young ‘Macaca Silvanus’, more popularly known as a Gibraltar monkey.
The animal was found in the La Pipa area of Almería after a local resident alerted Seprona that it was on the loose. Local Police then established a watch until indeed the monkey was spotted, but found it was impossible to catch because it was so aggressive. They called in help from the municipal zoo and a tranquilising dart was successfully fired.
Following capture the Guardia Civil confirmed it was a male Gibraltar Monkey which they think must have been abandoned. The chances of the animal having made its own way from Gibraltar are considered minimal.
The animal was found in the La Pipa area of Almería after a local resident alerted Seprona that it was on the loose. Local Police then established a watch until indeed the monkey was spotted, but found it was impossible to catch because it was so aggressive. They called in help from the municipal zoo and a tranquilising dart was successfully fired.
Following capture the Guardia Civil confirmed it was a male Gibraltar Monkey which they think must have been abandoned. The chances of the animal having made its own way from Gibraltar are considered minimal.
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