Meaghan tells us about Travis the Chimp who was a male chimpanzee raised by Sandra Herold in Stamford, Connecticut. Born in 1995, Travis was socialized among humans from a young age and became a local celebrity, even appearing in commercials and TV shows. He was treated like a family member, performing tasks like dressing himself, eating at the table, and even using a computer. However, as Travis faced major life events, and through his coming-of-age, Travis' demeanor changed. This tragic event sparked widespread debate about the ethics of keeping primates as pets and led to discussions about stricter regulations on exotic animal ownership.
References:
911 call: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wgS0KgT5APc
https://allthatsinteresting.com/travis-the-chimp
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/wbna29279834
https://www.nonhumanrights.org/blog/travis-and-tragedy/
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