As you may be aware, there are suspicions that there are many videographers, or ‘VOs’, filming wild Cambodian macaques for profit, who also interfere with the animals to ensure they have filming opportunities.
Is it legal to own a monkey in Cambodia?
It’s illegal to keep pet monkeys in many parts of the world, including Cambodia and Vietnam where most of them are presently.
Is monkey Jojo dead?
Death and Legacy
Jojo Sr. died while hanging on to the lever, forever waiting for Guybrush Threepwood to return and give the command to let go.
Why did baby monkey Kaya die?
Today one baby monkey died, mainly because the VO’s kept feeding/rewarding the kidnapper, so the monkey wouldn’t let the baby return to mother, she always close by. They named the baby monkey “Helpo”, who got no help at all… Reporting on YouTube and to authorities doesn’t seem enough.
Is it illegal to have a monkey in Vietnam?
Possession of a macaque of any species is illegal in Vietnam unless a permit has been granted by the Forest Protection Department (FPD), whose remit includes enforcement of the legislation. Such permits are rarely granted and cannot be legally granted for the purposes of pet ownership.
How old is Amari monkey?
About 4 weeks ago the Wildlife Alliance in Cambodia received a 14 year old mother long tailed macaque monkey, she was named Amari.
Are monkeys abused?
Every year in the U.S., more than 106,000 of them are imprisoned in laboratories, where most of them are abused in archaic and invasive experiments that don’t translate to humans.
What happens to pet baby monkeys when they grow up?
Monkeys are taken from their mothers hours or days after birth to be sold in the pet trade. As monkeys grow older, their natural behaviors can lead to unpredictable aggression – even towards the humans that have raised them. Many owners become frustrated and scared as their pet monkey reaches maturity.