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Puerto Rico Ships Monkey to.Baghdad?

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Puerto Rico is eager to rid itself of the estimated 2,000 patas and rhesus monkeys that have taken a toll on wildlife and agriculture in the Lajas Valley since escaping from nearby research centers 30 years ago. "We Puerto Rico is using it as a dumping ground for "nuisance" monkeys. Angel Atienza, a ranger with the department.