It says: ‘I have the money to have a monkey.’”Primates aren’t the only exotic animals popular here. Now, wealthy people of all stripes in Mexico own exotic animals. AdvertisementOne of the few veterinarians in northern Mexico trained to treat exotic animals is Roy Quintero, whose patients include Emilia the spider monkey. Roy Quintero is one of the few veterinarians in northern Mexico trained to treat exotic animals. Or the spider monkey found dead in a cartel shootout in Mexico state, dressed in a tiny bullet-proof vest.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 17, 2024 15:34 UTC