These Florida monkeys could give you herpes. Here’s where they’ve been found

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These Florida monkeys could give you herpes. Here’s where they’ve been found

When it comes to Florida’s wildlife, the first animals that come to mind are usually alligators, sharks or manatees.However, monkeys are also a staple within Central Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.These monkeys — called “rhesus macaques” — were originally brought to Florida by the manager of a glass-bottom boat operation, who released six on an island in the Silver River to attract tourists.However, t…