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Rhesus Monkeys of Santiago Island, Puerto Rico

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).

Release Date

June 6, 1967

Status

Released

Original Title

Rhesus Monkeys of Santiago Island, Puerto Rico

Runtime

33min

Budget

Revenue

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Production Companies

U.S. Public Health ServicesCDC