Unfortunately, an active trade market remains for private ownership of these species. Unless the demand for non-human primates in personal possession is eliminated, the trade will continue to exist as one of many threats to non-human primate species survival.
Legislation and regulations related to private ownership of non-human primates varies by state and depends on the species. H.R. 8164/S. 4206, the Captive Primate Safety Act, would prohibit, except by qualified entities, the possession of any non-human primate.
Please send a message to urge your representative to cosponsor H.R. 8164/S. 4206, the Captive Primate Safety Act.
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