Roman generals gifted kittens and piglets to their pet monkeys

While archaeologists have previously documented a few similar examples of ancient Roman pet monkeys elsewhere, they ...

Roman officers kept monkeys as companions – and even gave them pets

Roman military officers kept monkeys as companions and even gave them their own pets - Remains in an ancient cemetery provide ...

Ancient Roman officers may have kept pet monkeys to highlight their status

There were many ways in which the elites of ancient Roman society flaunted their wealth. They built vast villas, sponsored ...
Ancient Origins

Roman Officers Kept Pet Monkeys, Who Also Had Pets!

Archaeologists working at the animal cemetery at Berenike have documented remains from three dozen primates, marking a significant shift in Roman pet-keeping practices. Previously, the handful of ...
WFTV

3 Mexican spider monkeys rescued from pet trade, find home in Central Florida

SANFORD, Fla. — A series of unfortunate events led three orphaned Mexican spider monkeys to their new home at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The three baby monkeys, named Sunny, Violet ...
FOX5 Las Vegas

‘Adventurous’ pet monkey reunited with owner after running loose

SURF CITY, N.C. (TMX/Gray News) – A pet monkey that ran away from home in North Carolina this week was safely captured and reunited with its owner, police said Thursday. The Surf City Police ...