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"Texas County's Battle Against Surging Monkey Population"

Residents of Brazoria County, Texas, are contending with a plan by a $12 billion biomedical research firm to house up to 43,200 monkeys on newly purchased land. The firm's quiet acquisition of over 500 acres has sparked concern among locals who moved to the area for its tranquility, now facing the prospect of living near a large-scale primate facility.