Wildlife experts are warning that Jamaica could face serious agricultural and public health implications if monkeys establish themselves in the island's ecosystem. Videos of white-faced capuchin monkeys in Jamaica have surfaced, prompting concern from the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). Terrestrial biologist Damion Whyte highlights the risks associated with smuggled animals, including disease. He warns that monkeys can carry illnesses unfamiliar to the island and that a scratch could transmit disease. NEPA advises against interacting with the animals. Whyte also addresses the glamorization of exotic animals on social media, which is fueling illegal wildlife trading. He points to Barbados as an example of the damage monkeys can cause to agriculture. In Nepal, a municipality declared a public holiday to address crop losses caused by monkeys. NEPA cautions that monkeys could disrupt Jamaica’s ecosystems and is urging the public to report sightings. Illegal wildlife importation can result in fines under Jamaican law.