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Chimpanzees and retirement.

¹Center for Captive Chimpanzee Care, Boynton Beach, Florida 33424-3746, USA. noonc@aol.com

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science : JAAWS

|December 21, 2005

Summary

Chimpanzee sanctuaries are increasingly discussed due to a housing crisis in US labs. A surplus population, resulting from increased births and decreased research use, requires retirement solutions.

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Area of Science:

Primate research and welfare
Animal conservation and ethics

Background:

Laboratories in the United States face a significant chimpanzee housing crisis.
Increased captive births from the National Chimpanzee Breeding and Research Program (1986) contribute to the surplus population.
Diminished use of chimpanzees in research exacerbates the housing issue.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the growing need for retirement options for chimpanzees.
To discuss the current housing crisis faced by chimpanzee research facilities.
To explore the concept of 'retirement' for surplus chimpanzees.

Main Methods:

Literature review on chimpanzee sanctuaries and housing discussions.
Analysis of factors contributing to the surplus chimpanzee population.
Examination of the implications of the National Chimpanzee Breeding and Research Program.

Main Results:

A substantial population of chimpanzees is considered surplus to research demand.
Chimpanzees from both laboratory and private sectors are candidates for retirement.
The current situation necessitates a discussion on long-term care and sanctuary options.

Conclusions:

The retirement of chimpanzees is a pressing issue requiring immediate attention.
Sanctuaries are emerging as a critical solution for housing surplus chimpanzees.
Ethical considerations for the long-term care of retired research chimpanzees are paramount.

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