‘This is no accident’: 18 monkeys reportedly die at Alpha Genesis after heater malfunction
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reportedly investigating 18 primate deaths at the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center. According to the Hampton County
Call for action follows whistle blower report that 18-22 monkeys died at Yemassee facility
Three weeks after 43 monkeys escaped form a Yemassee primate research facility, an animal welfare group is now calling for an investigation into a separate complaint it received from a whistle-blower that more than 20 monkeys endured “agonizing deaths” as a result of a defective heater that caused suffocating temperatures in the building where they were being held.
Two more monkeys captured Sunday after escaping Yemassee research facility
Two more monkeys that escaped from a Lowcountry research facility earlier this month have been recaptured, authorities announced Sunday. Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard
USDA looks into reported monkey deaths at Alpha Genesis facility in SC in wake of escape
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday that it is reviewing “detailed allegations” from an animal rights group against the Alpha Genesis monkey breeding farm in Yemassee regarding the possibl
Research facility at center of monkey escape controversy facing allegations of multiple primate deaths
Allegations of the mistreatment of monkeys at the Alpha Genesis Research Facility are being brought to light- the allegations, coming on the heels of 43 monkeys escaping the facility. An email sent from PETA to the US Department of Agriculture claims that a whistleblower from inside the Alpha Genesis facility reached out to PETA about the situation- saying that at least 20 monkeys died.
Federal complaint: 20 monkeys died after heating equipment problem at research center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reviewing a new complaint filed against Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center this week ...
Bluffton Today8h
Yemassee monkeys allegedly 'slowly roasted alive;' USDA, investigating reports of 18 deaths
Whistleblowers allege multiple monkey deaths over the weekend as heaters reportedly malfunction at Alpha Genesis Primate ...
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USDA investigates new allegations against Lowcountry research center where monkeys escaped
Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed a new complaint with USDA alleging monkeys have ...
Do the last wandering Yemassee monkeys have a shot at freedom? Animal rights lawyer weighs in.
Do the remaining wandering monkeys that escaped their facility in Yemassee have a chance at freedom? Animal rights lawyer ...
Charleston City Paper7d
4 Yemassee monkeys still missing
MORNING HEADLINES | Thirty-nine of 43 escaped monkeys have returned to the Yemassee research facility they escaped from a ...
4 monkeys remain free nearly 2 weeks after dozens escaped a South Carolina compound
Authorities say four monkeys remain free nearly two weeks after a group of 43 escaped from a South Carolina compound that ...
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3 more monkeys recovered in Yemassee
Three more monkeys have been recovered in Yemassee and are reported to be in good health. According to the Yemassee Police ...
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Several escaped monkeys still loose in the Lowcountry as animal rights activists demand answers
Locals aren't all that concerned about the missing monkeys. They have escaped before. But animal advocates want an inspection ...
6 monkeys are still on the loose from a South Carolina compound after dozens escaped
Authorities say only six monkeys are still on the loose after dozens escaped earlier this month from a South Carolina ...