"The rhesus macaque monkeys that managed to escape lab this week are among the most studied animals on the planet, reflecting their importance in medical research."
"Animal rights groups point out that the species has been subjected to studies on vaccines, organ transplants and the impact of separating infants from mothers, which sparks ethical debates."
"In 2003, a nationwide shortage of rhesus macaques threatened to slow down studies, with scientists paying up to 9,000 euros per animal to continue their work."
"Every large research university in the United States probably has some rhesus macaques hidden somewhere in the basement of its medical school, highlighting their widespread use for experiments."
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