What are the dangers of having a pet monkey?

In order to understand the risks of owning a monkey as a pet, you have to first understand a monkey's needs. Monkeys are primates just like humans, and so they require a lot of social interaction. Any primate that is deprived of social interaction will develop psychological and medical problems. read more

The Perils of Keeping Monkeys as Pets << Back to Page 1 Page 2 of 2 The health and safety hazards associated with exposure to monkeys and other nonhuman primates prompted the U.S. Centers for Disease Control in 1975 to prohibit them from being imported into the United States for use as pets. read more

So while there are real risks in owning a monkey as a pet, if you truly understand its needs, a monkey can be a great addition to your family. So once again here are the things to remember in order to minimize problems: 1) You are the most important person in the world to your pet monkey, and so it needs lots of attention from you. read more

There are many dangers of having chips as pets. Most of them are harm. A chimp is a wild animal that still has its primal strength. In the wild they fight to the death for territory and can rip apart smaller monkeys with their bare hands. There can be danger for just about everyone. read more