The Curious Case of Florida’s Rhesus Macaques.
From Tourist Attraction to Environmental Challenge In 1938, Colonel Tooey, a resourceful tour boat operator, devised a unique plan to boost tourism in Silver Springs, Florida. His idea was simple yet captivating: introduce rhesus macaques to a small, man-made island in the Silver River, creating an exotic allure for visitors. Six monkeys were brought in…