Mississippi Mac, a male rhesus macaque rescued from a menagerie, enjoys his new toy. He was living in squalid conditions in a tiny cage less than 3 feet high by 6 feet long. He still displays the self-biting and pacing behavior he developed to deal with his stress but it is less frequent and he is … [Read more...]
Captive Primate Safety Act applauded by Born Free USA
In 2009, a chimpanzee owned by a Connecticut woman tore off the face of another woman in a vicious unprovoked attack. The woman has since had a face transplant. Since 1990, more than 250 people, including dozens of children, have been injured by primates. This is why Born Free USA applauds U. S. … [Read more...]