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Chimpanzees at New Iberia Research Center The use of chimpanzees in experimentation is one of our nation’s
least-known tragedies. These intelligent primates who share most of our
DNA often respond psychologically to the barren captivity of the
laboratory by exhibiting stereotypical behavior. They also suffer
terribly in research involving diseases such as hepatitis and HIV. Over
1300 chimps are held captive in U.S. labs. Perhaps the most significant part of this tragedy depends on the
lifespan of the chimpanzee species. In captivity chimpanzees can live up
to 60 years. One of the NIRC chimps, Karen, is listed with a date of
1958. This unfortunate animal has spent over 47 years imprisoned within
animal labs. The heartbreak of this situation is something that we
cannot fully understand. Many of the chimps at the NIRC were wild-caught. This means that at
one point in their lives they lived in their natural habitat. This must
be a painful memory for them. Their longing for freedom must be intense.
It is not surprising that many captive primates, chimps and other
species, lose their minds. I cannot imagine facing the daily reality of
imprisonment within a place like the NIRC. As of now the only release
for these innocent victims is in death. We MUST win their freedom! Please contact these officials to demand the release of the NIRC
Chimps: Please write to these officials to demand the immediate retirement to
sanctuaries of the 140 chimpanzees who are part of the Chimpanzee
Breeding and Research Program at the New Iberia Research Center in
Louisiana. Dr. Barbara M. Alving, Acting Director, Dr. Ray Authement, President
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