Privately Owned Chimpanzees

[snowleopard]

An interesting article that details some of the statistics about the 225 privately owned chimps in the United States:

People who own chimps rethink choice of pet - USATODAY.com

 

[James27]

Do people not realise how dangerous they are?
This audio is a 911 call, shows exactly what they're capable of. It's pretty disturbing.

 

[zooman]

Thanks Ashley, that would have to be. One of the most disturbing things l have ever heard.

The fear in that womans voice.
I hope something good comes from this.

 

[Jurek7]

Wow! I'm shocked one is still allowed to keep chimpanzees as pets in (parts of) U.S.

On the other hands - if people are allowed to keep tigers and cougars in city apartments?

 

[Zooplantman]

Thanks Ashley, that would have to be. One of the most disturbing things l have ever heard.

The fear in that womans voice.
I hope something good comes from this.

When I heard that this woman had an adult male chimp living in her house I was astounded.
That woman was amazingly irresponsible and her friend is permanently severely crippled and disfigured. Apparently there is brain damage as well. The victim's family is suing the chimp's owner (the chimp was shot by the police) for everything she's got.

 

[mstickmanp]

Here is the story on Moe, who attacked his owner St. James Davis.

A Primate Party Gone Horribly Awry - Los Angeles Times

The scary thing is that the family lived with the chimp in the same city (West Covina) I live in. I don't really know how far from my house, but still scary.

 

[zooman]

Here is the story on Moe, who attacked his owner St. James Davis.

A Primate Party Gone Horribly Awry - Los Angeles Times

The scary thing is that the family lived with the chimp in the same city (West Covina) I live in.

Incredibly violent unproked!! This connects with another thread.
All thoose people haveing there photo taken with exotic animals!! Just insane, how long before a tiger bites??

 

[snowleopard]

What is shocking is that only 21 U.S. States ban the private owning of chimpanzees, which means that in 29 States it is possible to go out and purchase a pet chimp.
Disgraceful!