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A pet monkey is a monkey kept as a pet. Monkeys are beloved for their entertainment value, resemblance to humans, and human-like abilities, [ 1 ] [ 2 ] but the practice of keeping monkeys as pets is criticized by primatologists and zoologists due to issues surrounding conservation , the animals' welfare, and public health and safety.
HB 1325, filed by Rep. Tom Mannion, R-Pelham, would’ve allowed people in New Hampshire to own small-tailed monkeys, raccoons, foxes, otters, skunks, and red tailed kangaroos without a permit.
The United States of America is the only country in the world that has banned killing horses for consumption, [citation needed] and India have banned killing cows for consumption in some of its states. [citation needed] Cow is the national animal of Nepal and cow slaughter is a punishable offense as per the prevailing law.
In 1970, the Act was amended (Pub.L. 91–579) to include all warm-blooded animals used in testing, experimentation, exhibition, as pets or sold as pets. [25] Certain cases could be exempted from such definitions unless they used live animals in substantial numbers.
Discover the world of monkeys as pets in this informative video! Join us as we explore the challenges and considerations of owning these diverse and intelligent creatures. From the costs involved ...
By the end of 1990, 8 of the 17 monkeys survive. [7] [15] 1990: The AWA is amended to require that all dogs and cats be held at shelters for at least 5 days before they are allowed to be sold to research facilities, in order to allow pets to be claimed or adopted and ensure that animals are obtained legally. [11] 1992
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Monkeys are revered animals in India, largely because of the monkey god Hanuman. Many Hindus are vegetarian and do not eat any kind of meat, including monkeys. Meat eating Indians also do not kill or eat monkeys. Killing and eating monkeys (or other animals which are considered wild) is both taboo and illegal in India.