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Florida is home to a large number of non-native monkeys that carry a deadly strain of herpes that can be passed on to humans and be fatal.

Jan 21, 2023•1 min read

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Florida is home to a large number of non-native monkeys that carry a deadly strain of herpes that can be passed on to humans and be fatal.

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