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VIDEO: Gibraltar monkeys found locked up in Granada
The unfortunate animals had been caged and neglected for 15 years in an Andalucía courtyard
#OperacionesGC | Hallados dos monos de Gibraltar encerrados en el patio de una vivienda de Granada.
— Guardia Civil (@guardiacivil) July 10, 2024
➡️El propietario está siendo investigado por un delito contra la fauna y flora silvestres, y otro contra los animales.
➡️Los primates llevaban enjaulados más de quince años, en… pic.twitter.com/62tv2QyelA
Heartbreaking images have emerged from Andalucía this week of two Gibraltar monkeys, confined to a life of neglect in deplorable conditions in the province of Granada.
The animals, a male and a female, were discovered locked away in the courtyard of a Granada house, uncared-for, for fifteen long years.
A call from a concerned neighbour alerted the Guardia Civil to the situation and officers from Seprona rescued the monkeys before launching a full investigation. The owner of the house, a 56-year-old man, is now being investigated for crimes against wild fauna and flora, as well as animal abuse.
The Gibraltar monkey, a protected species under the Cites agreement for international trade in endangered species, is prohibited from private possession due to its vulnerable status.
The Guardia Civil of Granada reached out to the AAP PRIMADOMUS Foundation, which is dedicated to the protection and defence of animals, for their expertise. Veterinarians from the foundation also accompanied officers to the property to examine the neglected pets.
What they found was distressing. The monkeys were kept separately, locked in rusty cages with sharp protrusions, enduring unsanitary and unhygienic conditions. They lacked continuous access to water, and one of the cages offered no shelter from adverse weather.
Years of neglect had taken a toll on the monkeys' health. They exhibited signs of poor nutrition, with alopecia, cavities and missing teeth. They also presented symptoms associated with diabetes, including increased urination and thirst.
The foundation has taken custody of the monkeys and will provide the necessary care and rehabilitation. The two monkeys remain at the disposal of the court overseeing the case, with the hope that they can eventually be given a safe and comfortable life.
In a far less upsetting event, earlier this year another Gibraltar monkey made his bid for freedom and high-tailed it over to mainland Spain. The plucky primate entertained the Cádiz town of La Línea de la Concepción for more than a day with his escapades back in February, leaping from rooftop to rooftop, before he was eventually captured and returned to his native Gibraltar.
Image: Guardia Civil
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