Saving Monkeys

Interesting news on the medical front yesterday. A monkey underwent successful double cataract surgery to restore part of his vision. Frank will be happy to know that restoring the animal's sight will allow its future transfer to another zoo as part of the global species protection program.

Nocturnal douroucoulis, also known as night monkeys, are endangered in Panama because of severe habitat loss, so it is up to zoos to replenish the population through breeding programs.

Let's all take a moment to be thankful that modern medicine can help save some of Frank's favorite creatures.