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My Take: Yes, monkeys…
My Take: Yes, monkeys do bite
Clinton Yates
August 8, 2019, 10:53 PM
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On My Take, Clinton Yates laughs about why someone would think having a wild pet is a good idea.
If your pet is a wild animal, it will likely hurt someone.
marmosets monkey on the hand.(Getty Images/iStockphoto/kenzaza)
marmosets monkey on the hand.(Getty Images/iStockphoto/kenzaza)
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December 25, 2025 | My Take: 8/8/2019 (Clinton Yates )
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