Like all wild animals, monkeys are meant to live in the wild, not to be kept in captivity as pets in private homes. In this list for HowStuffWorks, Born Free USA’s Primate Sanctuary Director, Dr. Liz Tyson, outlines the top six reasons monkeys should never be pets:
- Legality and Liability
- Behavioral Issues and Communication Challenges
- Habitat Concerns and Noise Issues
- Emotional Impact and the Monkey’s Well-Being
- Diet Challenges and Physical Ailments
- Disease Transmission
View the full list and dive in-depth into each point at the link below.