Fugitive monkey goes on the run because he was being bullied

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File photo: Tamil, the missing lion-tailed macaque from Howletts Animal Park, Kent Photo: SWNS

A monkey on the run in Kent has been missing for two days because he was bullied by other primates.

The lion-tailed macaque is still on the loose despite keepers setting traps and searching the fields and countryside around the animal park.

Keepers from Howletts Animal Park, Kent, are continuing the search for Tamil, the six-year-old macaque who ran away from the zoo on Tuesday night.

It is thought that in-fighting with other macaques in his enclosure prompted Tamil to run away.

Adrian Harland, Animal Director said: "It is common for young male primates to fight as they become more dominant.

“If you’re at the bottom of the hierarchy, it’s likely your position will be made very clear. To run away from aggression is the reasonable response of any primate.” Kit Opie