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Guadalajara Zoo Rears Rejected Monkey Amid Controversy

4/16/2026

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The Guadalajara Zoo is providing assisted rearing for six-week-old patas monkey Yuji, who depends on a stuffed dog as a surrogate mother after rejection by Kamaria.
Caregivers monitor Yuji, providing bottle feedings and comfort toys after he was placed in an incubator due to low weight.
Animal rights advocates argue against assisted rearing, saying it undermines habitats.
Zoo experts defend the practice as the vital survival chance for endangered species.

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The Guadalajara Zoo is providing assisted rearing for six-week-old patas monkey Yuji, who depends on a stuffed dog as a surrogate mother after rejection by Kamaria.
Caregivers monitor Yuji, providing bottle feedings and comfort toys after he was placed in an incubator due to low weight.
Animal rights advocates argue against assisted rearing, saying it undermines habitats.
Zoo experts defend the practice as the vital survival chance for endangered species.