"We've not seen anything like this in the animal kingdom." Scientists spotted surprising evidence of what they describe as monkey kidnappings while reviewing video footage from a small island off Panama. 🐒 Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp #Science #Monkeys #AnimalBehaviour | ABC Science

Tiny baby monkeys being illegally sold prompted a PETA Asia investigation into this market. And now, thanks to local police and organizations, a wildlife trafficker has been stopped. Indonesia must shut down the illegal wildlife trade! | PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)

Scientists have observed capuchin monkeys kidnapping baby howler monkeys—a trend that shocked experts and has little known precedent. Cameras captured at least five capuchins living off the coast of Panama picking up, carrying, and guarding 11 infant howlers for days at a time. At least four of the babies died; scientists believe the others met the same fate. | Popular Science

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