Monday 29 September 2014

Chimpanzees raised as pets or performers suffer long-term effects on their behavior

Date:
September 23, 2014

Source:
Lincoln Park Zoo

Summary:
Although the immediate welfare consequences of removing infant chimpanzees from their mothers are well documented, little is known about the long-term impacts of this type of early life experience. In a year-long study, scientists observed 60 chimpanzees and concluded that those who were removed from their mothers early in life and raised by humans as pets or performers are likely to show behavioral and social deficiencies as adults.


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