- British trophy hunters have shot over 500 monkeys and baboons, according to CITES records.
- British-owned hunting holiday firms sell monkey and baboon-shooting experiences. Prices start at just over £50, although are sometimes free.
- Baboons are a type of monkey. Monkeys and humans share around 90% of their DNA.
- Holidays to shoot monkeys can easily be bought from the internet. BookYourHunt.com currently has 363 monkey-shooting holidays for sale (mid-August 2025).
- This briefing includes accounts of monkey-shooting by British trophy hunters.
- It also includes information about the British-owned companies that sell monkey-shooting experiences.
“Monkey Business – British trophy hunters & companies involved in monkey shooting,” Wildlife & Conservation Foundation, September 2025