The Dallas Zoo has been the center of a lot of attention lately, and for all the wrong reasons. Recently, a 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with the suspected theft of two emperor tamarin monkeys from the zoo. The monkeys were recovered unharmed and the suspect is currently in custody.
The incident followed a series of suspicious occurrences at the zoo, including the disappearance of a leopard, the theft of 12 squirrel monkeys from a Louisiana zoo, and the suspicious death of an endangered vulture. In response to these events, the zoo has increased its security measures, installing more cameras, patrols, and fencing.
The tamarin monkeys were found in an abandoned home in Lancaster, Texas, about 15 miles away from the zoo. Police released a photo of a man they were searching for and wanted to interview, and the release of the photo seemed to have been critical in generating a tip that led to the recovery of the tamarins.
The monkeys were put into quarantine upon their return, and the zoo reported that beyond losing a bit of weight, they showed no signs of injury and started eating and drinking almost immediately.
Incidents like these are a reminder of the importance of security and vigilance in protecting wildlife. The Dallas Zoo is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of a suspect in the vulture’s death. It is also important to remember the importance of conservation efforts and animal welfare.
The arrest of the suspect in the tamarin monkeys theft is a step in the right direction, and hopefully it will serve as a deterrent for future incidents.
Source: abc7ny.com