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‘Monkeys shouldn’t be pets:’ Federal agents raid Tillman’s Corner home with multiple monkeys
- Federal agents raided a Tillman’s Corner home after discovering multiple monkeys on December 3, prompting questions about pet primate regulations.
- Witnesses described visible cages and monkeys on the property on Schimpf’s Lane.
- Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary founder warned about insufficient space and the need for brachiation and sunlight for monkeys.
- The incident follows a past monkey-related drive-thru attack at a local Starbucks in January.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services has not responded to multiple requests for comment.
- Alabama law allows keeping a pet monkey, though federal regulations may still apply.
- The agent raid and monkey issue draw renewed attention to pet primate ownership in the region.
- The report cites expert opinion on primate care and enclosure requirements.
- The raid was conducted on Schimpf’s Lane in Tillman’s Corner, Mobile area.
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