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Call for Federal Funding to Save Lab Monkeys

7/21/2025

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In 2000, the Chimpanzee Health Improvement Act brought hope to chimpanzee sanctuaries, yet monkeys in U.S. labs remain without similar support. With over 105,000 nonhuman primates subjected to research, Amy Kerwin passionately calls for federal funding to create sanctuaries, highlighting their close genetic ties to humans and the pressing need for compassionate care.

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Story summary

In 2000, the Chimpanzee Health Improvement Act brought hope to chimpanzee sanctuaries, yet monkeys in U.S. labs remain without similar support. With over 105,000 nonhuman primates subjected to research, Amy Kerwin passionately calls for federal funding to create sanctuaries, highlighting their close genetic ties to humans and the pressing need for compassionate care.