Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 02, 2016: An unidentified disease is causing the death of primates living in areas of urban forest in the city of Rio de Janeiro. In October 2016, at least 6 animals were found dead and 10 were collected dying and sent for treatment. At first, it is believed that animals have contracted a type of herpes virus that may have been transmitted from humans to animals, since it is common human feed these little monkeys, which are docile animals. The authorities recommend not feed these animals and in some sights, such as Sugar Loaf, there are signs indicating that it
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 02, 2016: An unidentified disease is causing the death of primates living in areas of urban forest in the city of Rio de Janeiro. In October 2016, at least 6 animals were found dead and 10 were collected dying and sent for treatment. At first, it is believed that animals have contracted a type of herpes virus that may have been transmitted from humans to animals, since it is common human feed these little monkeys, which are docile animals. The authorities recommend not feed these animals and in some sights, such as Sugar Loaf, there are signs indicating that it is forbidden to feed wild animals.
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