US News

Rare monkeys run wild in Florida

1 of 9
Wild Tarzan Monkeys Sweep Across Florida

A family of wild Rhesus monkeys, part of the huge population sweeping across the state of Florida, relaxes in Silver Springs.

2 of 9
Wild Tarzan Monkeys Sweep Across Florida

Three pairs of Rhesus monkeys were transported to a park in Florida in the 1930sw after a “Tarzan” flick sparked a fascination with the creature.

3 of 9
Wild Tarzan Monkeys Sweep Across Florida

There are now estimated to be hundreds of Rhesus monkeys roaming the sunshine state.

4 of 9
Wild Tarzan Monkeys Sweep Across Florida

A population was brought to America and marooned on a small island near the Silver River by tour operator Colonel Tooey - but he didn't know they could swim.

5 of 9
Wild Tarzan Monkeys Sweep Across Florida

Wildlife officials now consider the monkeys a public health hazard.

6 of 9
Wild Tarzan Monkeys Sweep Across Florida

“Just like any other wild animal you need to give them space,” said British wildlife photographer Graham McGeorge, 42.

7 of 9
Wild Tarzan Monkeys Sweep Across Florida

A mother and baby wild Rhesus monkeys in a tree.

8 of 9
Wild Tarzan Monkeys Sweep Across Florida

A mother and baby wild Rhesus monkey in a tree in Silver Springs, Florida.

9 of 9
Wild Tarzan Monkeys Sweep Across Florida

***EXCLUSIVE*** SILVER SPRINGS, FLORIDA – UNDATED: A close up of a wild Rhesus monkey in Silver Springs, Florida. A HUGE population of wild monkeys is sweeping across Florida – after...