You shouldnt paint them all with such a broad brush. Pet owners underestimate the influence of millions of years of evolution. They are wild, and attempts to domesticate them result in a mentally disturbed animal that no amount of training, beating or adoring will ever reverse. And nothing is being done to stop this from happening. Stop Monkey Abuse Asia - Facebook Contact with wild monkeys especially under conditions where animals are highly stressed also can lead to cross-species transmission of various infectious microorganisms, resulting in zoonotic diseases, Buyukmihci said. Wildlife Alliance is the leader in direct protection to forests and wildlife in the Southeast Asian tropical belt. New Update On Janna's Condition| Janna Monkey| Jane's Family. right to your inbox. Text LASH to 73822 to urge OpulenceMD Beauty to stop selling cruel fur lashes! More often than not, we dont know where the disease originates. Similar videos from other channels show clothed pet monkeys dancing, spinning in circles and playing with toys as their seemingly loving owners talk to them softly, smile, or laugh. Horrific cruelty of baby monkeys in particular can be seen to range from waterboarding to forcing them to painfully walk on their hind legs only. Most people will have seen at least one headline over the last couple of years describing animal attacks on humans. Another wrote: "When does the fabulous water boarding begin? They arent all that way. Despite the good intentions of many pet owners, its nothing short of cruel to imprison primates in homes that are simply unfit for their living in nearly every regard. They never feed, always keep their respectful distance, never harass, and their focus is mainly on relaxed troop dynamics. such as these that exploit and abuse wildlife to YouTube. Our Wildlife Rapid Rescue Teams (WRRT) Wildlife Crime Hotline has been inundated with requests to both rescue the macaques and provide updates. Baby monkeys suffering campaign of sick abuse by 'owners' Get the latest updates on our investigations and petitions right to your inbox. The time has come for a Cruelty Free Canada! Adorable baby monkeys tortured, exploited and killed in sick Well keep fighting for all animals! Despite the harsh treatment being exposed on the channel, many viewers are quick to dismiss it all as harmless. Lady Freethinker is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN # 47-4213802. Get the latest updates on our investigations and petitions Videos of baby monkeys being horribly mistreated are being shared widely on Youtube where the most popular clips of cruelty have been viewed hundred of thousands of times, Don't miss a thing! This unnatural environment is in sharp contrast to the wonderful, lush habitat of the forests that is their natural home. Baby monkey shakes with fear as WebAs our WRRT team continues to fight the relentless illegal wildlife trade in Cambodia, there are still ways you can help stop the abuse of Cambodias wild macaques: 1) Most Vietnam and Cambodia are major exporters of these monkeysto laboratories around the world to be used in experiments, including the USA and Europe. Web15:24, 15 FEB 2021. The disturbing video, posted on February 22, Educating people is what will protect these animals and also the humans that care about them. Furthermore, whilst every animal is important, the team has to prioritise rescuing illegally traded wild species that are considered most at threat, including ivory and pangolins. Our investigator met with several individuals in Cambodia uploading videos of their pet macaques to YouTube, Facebook and other social media platforms. So not only do primate pets suffer physically, theyre also socially deprived. ! yet there they are, commenting multiple times on the video, giving it increased viewer interaction and driving up the exposure/profit. Animals were held in groups in essentially barren concrete and wire mesh pens. The YouTuber told our investigator that she made mistakes in the beginning, saying that when the monkeys were not listening, she got angry and received complaints from the viewers. Just be decent human beings, and let the monkeys be monkeys.". More often than not, these incidents involve pet primates monkeys and apes that have been purchased as one would any dog or cat. WebIts illegal to own macaques, and most other wild animals, as pets in Cambodia. There are an estimated 5,000 primate pets currently in UK households and a growing illicit trade in wild-caught animals. By reporting and flagging the videos, and encouraging others to do so, you can remove the financial incentive to continue abusing the macaques. You can find their contact information here: https://www.mfaic.gov.kh/EmbassyCambodiaMissionAbroad. One dealer said that it was easier to get monkeys across the border from Cambodia to Vietnam than it was to smuggle cigarettes. Please sign the petition, things have to change, the abuse of the monkeys is horrific. Animal rights activists have slammed the social media giant for continuing to host the disturbing clips which appear to be part of a huge trend of videos being filmed Holland was shouting, swearing, laughing and at one point in the clip, the toilet is flushed, showing the petrified animal struggling to cling onto the side of the bowl, Daniels added. }); YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki: [emailprotected]. WebAbusive clips show terrified monkeys dressed in nappies and baby clothes. Most new infectious diseases that scientists discover are zoonotic, which means theyre transmitted from wildlife to humans. And confiscating the monkeys that are at their homes. By reporting and flagging the videos, and encouraging others to do so, you can remove the financial incentive to continue abusing the macaques. Houston The feds have OKd a plan for Charles River Laboratories to send 1,000 endangered monkeys brought illegally to the U.S. back to Cambodia. And if possible, get people with a bigger social status to bring awareness to the problem. Investigators found that these monkeys exhibited coping mechanisms associated with stress, separation, and loss. We know from early experimental work that isolating these animals from their group causes profound social problems. SINGAPORE (Reuters) - An animal rights group says Cambodia is flouting international conventions by allowing the cruel capture of monkeys for research in the United States and China. They will not stop abusing the animals whilst they are receiving views and followers and therefore generating money from their videos. to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way. WebCharles River Labs to Transport 1,000 Laundered Monkeys Back to Cambodia; Feds Must Stop It For Immediate Release: March 13, 2023 Contact: Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382 Houston The feds have OKd a plan for Charles River Laboratories to send 1,000 endangered monkeys brought illegally to the U.S. back to Cambodia. WebMonkeys are NOT pets, they belong to the jungle. Petition Update: Students Join LFT to Urge University of Minnesota to Stop Animal Testing! P. Gagneux/GMERC, Author provided. There is evidence that these filmmakers are abusing and otherwise interfering with these wild animals, including possibly killing individuals. 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If you come across anything remotely unethical or suspect, boycott that channel for good. PETA has learned that these are likely the same monkeys FWS prevented from being experimented on in U.S. laboratories because Charles River couldnt prove that they hadnt been abducted from their forest homes, instead of bred in captivity. WebMonkey newborns and infants are placed in bizarre, upsetting or dangerous situations in these "shows" - which can end up with them being killed. I do believe that the ones that have been causing pain, or bringing harm to the monkeys must be called out. PETA and Born Free USA, which operates one of the largest primate sanctuaries in the U.S., have been working together and with FWS for months to bring these monkeys to a reputable sanctuary to spend the rest of their lives in peace. No animal deserves to be disrespected or abused. Youll know a legitimate channel when you see one. This may be the case with domestic animals but not wild ones. Forcibly removing and depriving infant monkeys of their mothers and raising them in captivity in unnatural conditions is extremely cruel and will result in abnormal behavior and development and lead to severe psychological and physical problems, said AFP Co-founder Sarah Kite. We have spoken directly to YouTube support and confirmed that these channels should be flagged as Violent Threats category in their channel reporting tool (shown as a flag icon in the channels about section). Our investigators, who met with animal I see people spamming comments on videos saying things like youre corrupt, you mistreat the monkeys, you should not get views! The market is grossly oversaturated at the minute, and competition incentivizes drama for clicks. The reality for these monkeys when the camera turns off is much darker. Cambodia While the long-tailed macaque is not endangered, the group says the unregulated trade is already having an effect on population numbers and leading to a degrading of Cambodias jungles. SIGN: End Horrifying Cruelty to Cambodian Baby Monkeys Forced to Perform in Cute Online Videos, Additionally, please email the Cambodian ambassador in your country. These Authorities should be stopping this abuse not ignoring it. Its a wonder that a political party even has to take this stance, although the debate is not a new one. The number of followers on the YouTube channels ensures that VOs are making a lot of money from their videos and therefore have a significant financial interest in continuing this activity, and others are encouraged to join them. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); NewsPetitionsVictoriesLFT InvestigatesSupport LFT, Our MissionOur FounderTeam & BoardOur activistsPress. The RSPCA is calling for a total ban on the keeping and trade of primates as pets because, the charity says: "They are wild undomesticated animals that cannot be house-trained or fully tamed.". Adorable baby monkeys tortured, exploited We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. All the while someone behind the camera can be heard sniggering at the monkey's discomfort. I dont plan to stop until YouTube does something, and you should too. "Let's call out the abusers and highlight the good guys. They let the monkeys be monkeys and dont force a storyline onto them. SIGN: End Horrifying Cruelty to Cambodian Baby Monkeys Forced to Perform in Cute Online Videos. WebThe monkeys are subjected to direct and indirect harm, suffering and distress. These Authorities need to be prosecuting these Cameramen. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. The health and safety of the human owner is also at The abusive clips show terrified monkeys dressed in nappies They are stolen from their mothers in the forests of Cambodia by wildlife traffickers and sold to people who have little or no knowledge of animal welfare. Home News New Investigation Exposes Horrifying, Hidden Cruelty to Baby Monkeys in Cute Online VideosBy Lady Freethinker | April 21, 2022. 3) Report any videos and channels such as these that exploit and abuse wildlife to YouTube. The health and safety of the human owner is also at risk in these situations. We know that often these interferences are of a cruel nature, such as causing or faking the death of a mother to ensure there is an orphan to film. Lady Freethinker is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN # 47-4213802. var recaptchaResponse = document.getElementById('recaptchaResponse'); While these videos may appear cute to some, they are cruel, irresponsible, and dangerous.