New on Zoologic: Long-Lasting Effects for Chimps Raised by Humans

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Written By maryb
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Photo: North Carolina Zoo, John Ireland. Chimpanzee Kendall was trained as a performer with little exposure to other chimps. He now lives at the North Carolina Zoo where staff continue to help him learn to live with his species.Chimpanzees raised by humans to be pets or performers suffer long-term social and behavioral deficiencies. Even when "rehabilitated" and living out their lives in zoos or sanctuaries, they seem to have difficulties relating to their own kind.Read the whole story in my latest Zoologic post: Chimpanzees Raised By Humans Have Social Difficulties With Other Chimps.

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