Whistleblower Claims Mistreatment and Fatal Negligence of Endangered Monkeys at Alpha Genesis Research Facility
YEMASEE, S.C. — Grave concerns have been raised about the treatment of monkeys at the Alpha Genesis Research Facility following a whistleblower’s allegation linked to the death of 20 monkeys, adding further scrutiny to an institution already under the spotlight after a recent escape of 43 monkeys. According to a complaint lodged by PETA and forwarded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a staff member from inside the facility reported that the deaths occurred …