Posted on Aug 6, 2023
Watch: Smuggled spider monkeys found in backpack
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Border Patrol agents found seven spider monkeys in a backpack when they detained a man trying to smuggle the animals into the US from Mexico.
At least six spider monkey species living in Central and South America are considered endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
The monkeys were handed over to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
At least six spider monkey species living in Central and South America are considered endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
The monkeys were handed over to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Watch: Smuggled spider monkeys found in backpack
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U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionUS Fish and Wildlife Service
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U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionUS Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Mexico
Posted 9 mo ago
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Probably sell for a lot of money. Punish the smuggler, but don't forget the buyer.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The monkeys were handed over to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
..."The monkeys were handed over to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
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