How 1,700 Monkeys On Puerto Rico's 'Monkey Island' Are Dealing With Hurricane Maria's Devastation
- 6 years ago
The Federal Emergency Management Agency reported not long ago that Puerto Rico’s Monkey Island was devastated by Hurricane Maria, but no lives were lost.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, reported not long ago that Puerto Rico's Monkey Island was devastated by Hurricane Maria, but no lives were lost.
Located on Cayo Santiago, the colony is home to roughly 1,700 rhesus macaque monkeys and frequented by researchers from all over the world.
In a video published on October 11, FEMA reports that conditions on the island are dire, with the animals having lost access to their water sources and natural food supplies.
Also gone are the University of Puerto Rico facilities and modes of transportation.
Personnel from the university have been making regular supply trips to the island, but delivering the goods is challenging as the area's dock was wiped out in the storm.
As such, those on the missions must walk through the waters to get provisions where they need to be.
Though difficult, the efforts are said to be successful.
In addition to there being no fatalities, 18 young have been born since the hurricane ravaged the area.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, reported not long ago that Puerto Rico's Monkey Island was devastated by Hurricane Maria, but no lives were lost.
Located on Cayo Santiago, the colony is home to roughly 1,700 rhesus macaque monkeys and frequented by researchers from all over the world.
In a video published on October 11, FEMA reports that conditions on the island are dire, with the animals having lost access to their water sources and natural food supplies.
Also gone are the University of Puerto Rico facilities and modes of transportation.
Personnel from the university have been making regular supply trips to the island, but delivering the goods is challenging as the area's dock was wiped out in the storm.
As such, those on the missions must walk through the waters to get provisions where they need to be.
Though difficult, the efforts are said to be successful.
In addition to there being no fatalities, 18 young have been born since the hurricane ravaged the area.