A pet spider monkey broke free of its owner at a beloved fall festival and was running amok in its small South Carolina town until local leaders saved the day with a cup of joe. The teeny primate ...

Earlier this year, four juvenile spider monkeys smuggled into the US in lunch boxes arrived at a Mississippi zoo, where they ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two Mexican spider monkeys, who were reportedly taken from the wild and illegally sold into the pet trade, now call Nashville home. According to officials, two female spider ...

ST. LOUIS — A group of Mexican spider monkeys have a new home at the Saint Louis Zoo after being rescued from illegal trade. Monday, the zoo said four of the endangered animals were seized by federal ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two female Mexican spider monkeys were stolen from their home in the wild and put into an illegal wildlife pet trade. But now, they’ve been rescued and have found a new home ...

Borders across the nation have become a breeding ground for illegal smuggling activity. While the eyes of the state are focused on the distribution of narcotics and migrant travel, a dark side of the ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Middle Tennessee man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened to blow up the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center while seeking care for his pet spider ...