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,

Brandi Botello is raising money to get her spider monkey out of a wildlife sanctuary. Even if she gets the money, the 29-year-old has to figure out where to take the animal legally.

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.