A spider monkey is caught in a tussle between his owner and wildlife advocates. Why it matters: The case has revived the debate over whether humans should be allowed to keep primates as pets. The big picture: Texas allows residents to own many types of exotic animals,

A North Texas social media influencer has started a viral campaign pleading for the return of her pet spider monkey, named Jorgie Boy, after he was confiscated by police when she was accused of driving while intoxicated.

It wasn't the first time Dwan and Andrew Johns rescued a spider monkey. Tarrant County's Funkey Monkey Ranch owners took in one in June. But "Jorgie Boy," the one they got on Nov. 9, looked like it had special needs,