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Louie’s Story: Why Monkeys Should Never Be “Pets”
Many humans assume that sharing a home with a cute baby monkey will be endlessly fun. But in practice, owning an exotic animal proves detrimental for both the "pet" and…
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Tim Ajax
Tim Ajax is executive director of the Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary.
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