Moving Video: Lab Chimps See Sunlight For The First Time

The video appeals very much to ones emotions, and one can argue that the reasoning for releasing such a video is to stur up emotions regarding the subject of animal testing. Although the video almost brought tears to my eyes, and really hit me with its intrinsic message, I really do think that the animals are invaluable in helping us in a myriad of ways.



Here's an article about these specific chimps' contribution to humanity:

...the chimps' were released from a facility in Austria where they had been exposed to diseases, like HIV and hepatitis, for purposes of medical testing. The animals, which numbered around three dozen, were moved to a reserve to live out their days following the lab's closing -- though adjusting to some semblance of normal has taken some time.

(...)Recently, the countless chimpanzees still kept in laboratories across Europe moved one step closer to the sunlight as well; last year, the EU passed new regulations which limits the use of animals for testing -- including an outright ban on great apes.

Here's a short snippet of how they first dealt with their freedom:

The chimps were moved to a farm where keepers tried to reintroduce them to life outside -- but the process was not easy.

The animals had spent so much time inside they were confused when shown patches of grass -- and repeatedly threw them away.

But finally their moment of freedom came. And their keeper Renate Foidl said: "The chimps are incredibly happy. This is amazing, I have been waiting for this moment for so long."

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But in the end, can we say if it really is worth it? Are we sacrificing a part of our humanity treating other living beings like this? Maybe... maybe not.

reply to post by Droogie


Really?

Come on Droogie, this is on the front page already.

reply to post by TDawgRex


Whoops, that's what I get from not visiting the front page more often, although in my defense, I did use the search function without any hits. Thanks for letting me know, I'll contact a moderator right away.

I beg your forgiveness ATS!!

Edit: I'd like to discourage anyone replying to this thread, and refer you to the existing thread located here: Lab chimps see the light for the first time in 30 years of being locked up..Emotional !

reply to post by Droogie


No biggie..It has happened to many of us.

It is a sad, yet good story though.

Please use the existing thread to continue the discussion.

Lab chimps see the light for the first time in 30 years of being locked up..Emotional !

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