Chimps and Monkeys Are Not Pets!

by Heather Moore Niver

Overview

People are fascinated by chimpanzees and monkeys because they can seem so human. This is one reason why many people have tried to keep them as pets. Even if they're gentle their whole lives, chimps and monkeys may turn violent out of instinct at some point, and people have been severely injured by chimps and monkeys acting out. Readers find out the fundamental differences between people and their fellow primates. These disparities highlight why it's unwise and even cruel to keep chimps and monkeys as pets.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433992889
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2013
Series:	When Pets Attack! Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
Gr 3–5—These volumes address why certain animals make bad, and even dangerous, pets. For example, ostriches have a kick that can kill, and big cats have a taste for flesh, as do alligators. While some people keep snakes as pets, this is frowned upon by the U.S. Humane Society. The bottom line is that it's safer (for both people and animals) to have these creatures housed in zoos; better yet, leave them in the wild. The readable texts are set amid large color photos and side boxes with additional facts. The captioned photographs (such as one of a chimp showing its sharp teeth and another of a growling wolf) add strength to the narratives. Readers interested in these wild critters will find a lot of useful facts in this series.

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