Should Florida’s wild monkeys be made “native”? The Dania Beach debate heats up
Vervet monkeys have swung through Dania Beach mangroves for nearly 80 years after escaping a research lab. Now, a new push aims to reclassify these charming primates as a native species—a move that could change how they’re treated and spark big debate among wildlife experts. Find out what’s at stake and why some say it’s a Pandora’s box for Florida’s environment.