Florida Tech and the Brevard Zoo are conducting fresh research on rare spider monkey hugs

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Spider monkey species (not pictured) at the Brevard Zoo – Photo: Khairil Azhar Junos/Shutterstock.com Researchers from Florida Tech are examining novel social behaviors in spider monkeys at the Brevard Zoo, thanks to an unusual embrace. Strangers and non-related spider monkeys have been observed cuddling in novel pro-social behaviors that scientists have never observed previously. Due

Five enjoyable activities to do in Brevard from December 29 to January 4

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Brevard County – Historic Old Melbourne Beach Pier sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Thomas Kelley New Year’s Eve at Brevard Zoo Sunday, December 31st from 10 a.m. to noon is the perfect time for the whole family to ring in the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime at Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham