H.R.2964 The Captive Primate Safety Act

Back


The Captive Primate Safety Act aims to improve the lives of captive primates in this country. Although it is illegal to import primates into the United States for the pet trade, there is still a booming market for wild-caught primates for pets in South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Regardless of the source of a primate pet, the message sent by such animals being desired as pets keeps the demand for, and consequently, the supply of animals in motion. It does for primates what the Captive Wildlife Safety Act -- which Congress passed unanimously in late 2003 -- did for lions, tigers, and other big cats. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approved the bill in May 2006, clearing the way for consideration by the full Senate. More than 50 organizations have joined The HSUS in supporting the Captive Primate Safety Act, including the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Born Free USA, and the Jane Goodall Institute. The bill focuses on the pet trade and has no impact on zoos or other licensed facilities. Music: Coldplay, Trouble (This is a really good song so turn up the volume!)

Category: Animals
Uploaded: February 21st, 2008 @ 3:46 am
Author: allysia02

Length: 04:32
Rating: Whole StarWhole StarWhole StarWhole StarHalf Star
Views: 1,482

Tags: animals capuchins chimps exotic gibbons marmosets monkeys ornagutans pet pets primates trade wild

Related Video Links:


» View Video Comments For H.R.2964 The Captive Primate Safety Act
» View allysia02's Other Uploaded Videos

Video Thumbnails:


Thumbnail #1 Video Thumbnail #1:
Thumbnail #2 Video Thumbnail #2:
Thumbnail #3 Video Thumbnail #3:


Video Embedding Code:


Video Url:


Embed Code:

* Embed this video on your website, social bookmark, myspace, or blog.