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Gunderson, who is employed by Birds and Animals Unlimited, has worked with Crystal on more than 90 projects
- ↑ ALBINIAK, PAIGE (July 26, 2012). "Get me the Monkey". New York Post. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ↑ "Why Crystal, the Monkey in 'Animal Practice,' Is NBC's Most Valuable Commodity -- New York Magazine - Nymag". New York Magazine. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
- ↑ Flint, Joe (September 25, 2012). "Monkey business on 'Animal Practice'". LA Times. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
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