MONKEYS REGISTERED HERE.
The monkeys of Gibraltar are familiar objects of interest to visitors to the Hock, and hold official recognition in i'omidetion with the garrison. How Ithey Srst got into occupation of the stronghold is unknown, though they are undoubtedly descended from an anlestrv brought by man from the BaxIbary coast opposite. They are a great and proteated community. I The guards on the highest point—fclie signal-station have strict orders to chronicle the monkeys' movements and to register their lrirtlis and deaths. IW'heii their numbers have so greatly increased as to need thinning, special (warrants from high home authorities, lire received ere an official may have ltl ,in command to give the quietus to a| Ismail percentage of the community.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 267, 18 December 1909, Page 3
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121MONKEYS REGISTERED HERE. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 267, 18 December 1909, Page 3
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