Owner defy authorities, perform arranged marriage
(NEWSER) - It’s a tale of forbidden love in a tiny Indian village—the marriage of Raju and Chinki happened in a secret location deep in the woods, for fear authorities would break up the illegal union. See, the bride and groom are monkeys, and their owners are technically forbidden from owning or training primates under Indian law, let alone pairing them off in an arranged marriage, Reuters explains. Still, the owners planned a lavish wedding and sent out hundreds of invitations, which is how authorities got wind of it. More»