Where Do Baby Monkeys Go?
The baby is usually placed on an inanimate object, such as a stuffed animal or blanket, to act as a surrogate mother. This is not only psychologically damaging, but also does not allow for the baby’s physiology to develop properly–possibly resulting in atrophied muscles and bone disease. Most of the babies develop aberrant behaviors such as rocking, self-grasping, digit sucking and self-mutilation. The baby monkeys are usually shipped in baggage on airlines all over the world; many do not even arrive at their destination alive. If the baby lives through this, they find their way into the hearts and homes of many unsuspecting humans. Unfortunately, once the monkey reaches sexual maturity, if not before, the appeal of this precocious and explosive “pet” is usually long gone. The lucky ones end up in sanctuaries to live out their lives, but sadly most do not. Zoos usually will not take in former “pet” monkeys because they are too “humanized” and do not act like monkeys. Most end up being
