Monkeys With Herpes Invade Florida
You've probably heard of an invasive species before, but you've probably never heard about the monkeys with herpes invading Florida. There are about 1000 rhesus monkeys living in Florida and most of them have tested positive for the herpes B virus, and this has recently been named a public safety hazard.
by Mitchell Jorgensen
The monkeys were brought to Florida in the 1930's to Silver River State Park to provide a more "Tarzan- like" experience. The monkeys were supposedly trapped on the island but the monkeys learned how to swim and swam to shore. The monkeys had reached as far as Jacksonville Florida which is over 100 miles away.
Herpes B doesn't do any harm to the monkeys but in humans it can cause neurological impairment and fatal inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. The monkeys are known to act aggressively towards humans and the states Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has told people in the area to be careful around the monkeys.
This is a very interesting story I have never heard such in my life. I hope to see such an amazing action happening before my very eyes.
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