The Long Journey from Experimentation to Sanctuary for Chimpanzees.
Published In: Brief, 2025, v. 54, n. 4. P. 20 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Jacobs, Sadie 3 of 3
Abstract
The article examines the historical and current treatment of chimpanzees in biomedical research, highlighting the significant ethical and legislative shifts that have occurred over the past few decades. It details the extensive use of chimpanzees in various experiments, including military and medical research, and the subsequent backlash against such practices due to growing awareness of animal rights and the scientific inadequacy of using chimpanzees for human health research. The article focuses on the Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) in New Mexico, discussing the legal battles surrounding the transfer of retired chimpanzees to sanctuaries like Chimp Haven, and the eventual ruling that mandated their relocation. It emphasizes the importance of ethical alternatives to animal testing and the ongoing efforts to ensure the humane treatment of these intelligent animals. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Brief. 2025/07, Vol. 54, Issue 4, p20
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0273-0995
- Accession Number:188013562
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