"Mississippi Monkey Escape Sparks Scrutiny of Hidden Animal Research Practices"

The escape of 21 rhesus macaque monkeys from a crashed truck in Mississippi raises urgent questions about the transparency of animal testing practices linked to institutions like Tulane University.

• A truck transporting 21 rhesus macaque monkeys overturned on a Mississippi interstate, leading to their escape and prompting local authorities, including the Sheriff, to respond.
• The incident has drawn scrutiny regarding the operations of animal testing facilities, with many questioning the lack of transparency surrounding the ownership and purpose of the escaped primate research subjects.
• The National Institutes of Health has been involved in funding animal testing practices, raising concerns about potential pathogens associated with the research on monkeys and their implications for public health.