The lives of 'pet' monkeys and apes differ greatly from those they would have in their natural setting. It is cruel to have monkeys as pets for the following reasons: 'Pet' monkeys are often...
Category: Pet Monkeys
Monkeys and apes are our closest surviving cousins in the animal kingdom, and their facial characteristics are strikingly similar to those of humans. As a result, many people buy young monkeys/apes...
The importation of nonhuman primates as 'pets' is prohibited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency U.S. Centers for Disease...
Do Monkeys Attack Humans (and Their Pet Owners)?…Horror Stories
Yes, pet monkeys attack humans (and their owners). Below is a list of pet monkey horror stories: The young lady whose hand is damaged for life says: "Kaylie seemed like the ideal kid to me. I...
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both restrict the importation of nonhuman primates as "pets." The World Organization for Animal Health has...