Spider monkey baby loses arm due to 'accidental incident' at zoo in Florida.
Officials at Brevard Zoo in Florida were devastated by a random incident that resulted in a baby spider monkey having one of its arms amputated. The zoo shared details about the event on their Facebook page, accompanied by an image of the monkey. The 10-month-old male spider monkey, named Sully, got his arm stuck in the mesh fencing of his habitat and was unable to retrieve it. The animal care team acted promptly to assist him, and keepers had to cut the mesh to free him. Following examinations and discussions with a veterinary surgeon, it was determined that Sully's arm was fractured at the elbow. The best decision for his well-being was to amputate the entire arm to prevent prolonged pain and potential re-injury. Despite this unfortunate turn of events, the zoo is optimistic about Sully's recovery and expects his growth and future to remain unaffected. The monkey is currently recovering with his mother, Tika, and will be facilitated in reintegrating into his habitat with the support of the zoo's veterinary and animal care team. The zoo assured the public of their commitment to Sully's full recovery and his continued welfare within the troop. Many people expressed their sympathy and support for the monkey and gratitude for the zoo's dedication to its animal residents.
Leave a Comment
Popular News
Recent News
Weather
- Columbus
65%
6 MPH
-
18° April 4, 2025 -
24° April 4, 2025
