More information on chimpanzees in research and on a group building a sanctuary for them can be found at: http://www.savethechimps.org/index.asp
Article:
University ends chimp research, retires animals
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Tue Feb 21, 5:38 PM ET
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The university said it was following the lead of other institutions that have scaled back research using chimpanzees, the closest genetic relative of human beings.
"While we are rightfully proud of the outstanding research that has evolved from
"In recent years, research institutions across the country -- including the Air Force, the
National Institutes of Health and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- have elected to reduce the amount of primate research they conduct and retire many of their animals," the university added in a statement.
"That has made locating an appropriate long-term home for the animals a more difficult task for
"
The chimpanzees, who live in a family-like group, will be taken to Primarily Primates, Inc., which is north of
"This sanctuary is one of the best in the country for chimpanzees and offers these animals a much better environment than we are able to provide at this time. The staff there is well-respected nationally and completely dedicated to the health and well-being of the animals in their care," said William Yonushonis, director of the Office of Laboratory Animal Resources at OSU.
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