Roots and Shoots organises doc- show
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Thousands of people watched Chattel, a documentary about the unethical and inhumane treatment to monkeys in US labs, organised by Roots and Shoots at Kathmandu Durbar Square. The purpose of the docu-show was to let Nepalese people know what might happen to Nepalese Rhesus Monkeys if the breeders are allowed to export them. Many people were outraged to see the torture carried out by so called biomedical researchers. After the show, many came to talk to uthe organisers. People gave suggestions as how to stop the trade in lab monkeys which was a great encouragement for the organisers.
Roots and Shoots also distributed leaflets about the dirty game of breeding and experimentation on Nepalese monkeys.
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Thank you for your interest in the Stop Monkey Business Campaign. In Nepal, rhesus monkeys either co-habitat with humans as revered temple monkeys or live a tribal life deep in the high mountain forest. They are an integral part of the land's eco-system and culture and are worshipped by the Hindu population. However, commercial interests have led to the removal of monkeys from their natural environment. Instead of living a free life in temple compounds or in the jungle, some rhesus monkeys have been put behind bars. Here they undergo tests to benefit biomedical and possibly bio-terrorism research in the USA.
In 2003 Nepal allowed the breeding and export of rhesus monkeys for biomedical research. Two US primate centers with their Nepalese partners received a license. As a coalition of eight national and international animal welfare organisations we firmly oppose this monkey business. Please join our fight against the misuse of Nepal’s precious primates!
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