Rhesus Monkeys of Santiago Island, Puerto Rico

Overview

Rhesus Monkeys of Santiago Island, Puerto Rico" (1966) is an in-depth documentary that explores the establishment and subsequent study of a rhesus monkey colony on Cayo Santiago, a small island located off the southeastern coast of Puerto Rico. This colony, established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), serves as a significant site for research into the social behavior and population ecology of rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta).

Details

Status

Released

Original language

English

Production

U.S. Public Health Services,CDC

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

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