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10 Reasons Monkeys Should Never Be Pets
If you or a friend are thinking about purchasing any type of primate (ape, monkey, lemur, marmoset, etc.) as a pet, we hope that you will take into consideration the following reasons that primates of any kind make terrible pets and choose not to contribute to the...Primate Perspective: Shedding Light on Issues of Primates in Captivity
As an organization, our mission is to alleviate the suffering of primates in captivity, but our work will never be enough if we don’t educate others on how to help us reach this goal. This blog content is taken directly from our very own volunteer orientation...
Unlocking the Cage, Los Angeles Premiere
Who is a legal person? If you think the answer to that is simple, you’re wrong. Unlocking the Cage, a new documentary produced by Pennebaker Hegedus Films, follows animal rights lawyer Steven Wise and his quest to earn legal protections for four captive chimpanzees in...
Happy for Cats, Hopeful for Primates
It has been almost a year since captive chimpanzees won equal protections under the Endangered Species Act. Exotic animal laws haven’t changed much since then, although it is important to remain optimistic. Now you may be hopeful than ever, as the past month brought...