Chimpanzees cannot be pets. As babies, they are easy to care for and can pretty much be raised as a human child. However, once they reach adolescence, they become 7-10 times stronger than a human. No matter how loving a relationship a chimp has with their human family, there is always the possibility they will lose their temper and attack, or attack a neighbour. Not even the trainers in Hollywood can handle them after this, and usually get rid of them or keep them in cages their whole lives after a childhood of severe abuse.
Also, it is not kind to the chimp. When they become too strong to handle, many zoos cannot take pet chimps, because chimps learn their social skills from watching the members of their community as they get older, and they do not know how to interact properly with other chimps. They also cannot be put into the wild for this reason. Sanctuaries are usually full to capacity. Some owners are so desperate they resort to sending their chimp to a biomedical lab to be used as a research subject. Not to mention the fact that these baby chimps are taken from their mothers to be raised by humans. This has exactly the same effect it would on a human mother and child.
Chimps are also very endangered in the wild, and keeping them as pets gives the impression that the species is stable, when nothing could be further from the truth.
If you love chimps, do some research and help protect them in the wild, or fundraise or volunteer for a sanctuary. But never ever ever get a pet chimp. It ends badly for all involved.
yes, it is il legal to own a monkey as a pet anywhere in canada,
In the United States, it is legal to have a monkey as a pet in some states, but there are restrictions and regulations that vary by state. It is important to check with local authorities to determine if it is legal to have a monkey as a pet in your area.
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Umm....no. Utah is one of the 9 states that has banned having a monkey as a pet
Yes, it is legal to have a pet possum in Texas with the proper permits and licenses.
Yes, it is legal to have a possum as a pet in Texas with the proper permits and licenses.
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No, it is not legal to own a possum as a pet in Texas.
Yes, it is legal to keep a possum as a pet in Texas with the proper permits and licenses.
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It is illegal to own a spider monkey in many locations, but there are some places where it is legal.