Baby monkey recovering at Oakland Zoo after rescue from DUI driver

A baby monkey was rescued by CHP officers earlier this week from a suspected DUI driver in the Central Valley. Primates are illegal to own as pets in California. The tiny monkey is currently living at the Oakland Zoo and receiving vital veterinary care. The Oakland Zoo wrote, "Primate infants, like spider monkeys, are poached for the exotic pet trade, with most not surviving their first year due to poor care. Mothers are often killed to obtain the infants, who frequently die during transport. The high demand for exotic pets drives this illegal trade, causing suffering for millions of animals. Be an informed consumer and think twice before you purchase an exotic pet."
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