It’s hard to deny the allure of keeping a monkey as a pet. In television shows and movies, it always looks so cool! But the reality of keeping a primate as a pet is in stark contrast to the way you probably imagine it. These creatures require outrageous amounts of care and space and many species can…
Taking on a pet monkey is not like caring for most other pets. A well-cared-for monkey can generally live to be anywhere from 20 to 40 years old, and it will need your full commitment throughout its entire life. Sweet babies grow up into difficult adult monkeys and do not generally make good pets. We break down the…
Primates are very intelligent, social, wild animals with complicated needs that can’t be met in a home environment. This is why we’re calling for a ban on buying, selling and keeping primates as pets. Here’s why primates shouldn’t be kept as pets Some species of primate can live for 20-40 years, making them a serious long-term…