Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down
- Posted on July 26, 2025
- By NPR
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Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down
For most pet primates in the United States, life is marked by chronic stress, malnutrition and illness — if they survive at all. A bill in Congress would aim to make ownership of captive primates illegal in all 50 states.
