Monkey
50-day prison sentence for man who kept monkey chained with iron links at home
Jerusalem Magistrate's Court also imposed 10,000-shekel fine on defendant, who kept green monkey and chameleon in his yard without permit.
Authorities rescue Israeli shoppers, seize illegal monkey from residence in Jericho, West Bank
New monkey species, orange-lipped Likweli monkey, known as 'branch shaker,' identified in DRC
Gibraltar's monkeys find clever way to avoid junk food bellyache
WATCH: Monkeys found in chains and bathrooms: Israel steps up wildlife rescue efforts
“The captivity of sensitive animals like monkeys causes tremendous harm,” the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and Israel Police said in a joint statement.
Authorities find an additional three monkeys across Israel
One of the monkeys was captured in Lod, one in Rishon Lezion, and one in Nof HaGalil, the Nature and Parks Authority stated.
Monkey found chained to dumpster in Jerusalem as police investigate illegal wildlife trade
Throughout the month of March, the Jerusalem Post has covered several separate cases of monkeys and other wildlife being found throughout different communities in Israel.
Monkey rescued in Negev brings total to 12 as police continue wildlife crackdown
Israeli police have discovered another monkey in a Bedouin village, part of a larger wildlife smuggling operation that used drones from Egypt and Jordan to transport animals, weapons, and drugs.
Mystery solved: Lions and monkeys discovered in Israel smuggled in via drones from Egypt, Jordan
Since the beginning of the month, numerous incidences of lions and monkeys being discovered throughout the country have been reported.
WATCH: Police seize ninth monkey, fourth lion cub, as part of crackdown on illegal wildlife
The INPA stressed the dangers of the illegal wildlife trade, stating that smuggled monkeys may carry diseases such as tuberculosis and rabies even if they do not show symptoms.
Have Brazil's Capuchin monkeys reached the Stone Age?
Findings challenge the notion that early hominin stone tools were always intentionally produced.
Israel Police rescue monkey in open area near Rahat
These operations come as part of a widespread effort by the police to locate wild animals held illegally by civilians.
Lion cub missing in Negev, police locate monkey
Israel Police rescued a monkey held illegally in a Bedouin village and returned it to wildlife officials.
'Lost and Found': Mystery monkey figurine found under medieval St. Mary's Church in Germany
In Christian medieval iconography, monkeys are often associated with human vices, particularly lust, laziness, and pride, and are frequently depicted in satirical scenes imitating human activities.
