The illegal live trade in infant macaques from Morocco to Europe is a huge threat to the wild Barbary macaque population. It is estimated that up to 300 infants are taken annually from the Moroccan habitats. Most of the infants are taken from the wild are for the international pet trade to Europe. Reports of capture for the international pet trade date back to 1977, and since then the trade has strongly increased. Sanctuaries and zoos in Europe have become overstocked with Barbary Macaque infants offered to them by authorities and ex-owners, most infants coming straight from the wild. In France, where the problem is the largest of all, wild-caught macaques are euthanized frequently because of lack of shelter.
With help of this petition we want to urge the European Union and the Moroccan Authorities to better enforce the laws and put an end to this trade, and also to better protect the natural habitats of this species. Thank you for your support!!
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Reached 500 supporters
December 1, 2011
October 19, 2011
Seeing the count climb this high feels surreal and heavy at the same time. This fight has been exhausting but knowing there are so many people looking at these primates and demanding change keeps me moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
July 2, 2011
9 Comments
I hope this helps stop the trade. Wild animals are not pets.
People need to stop buying exotic pets. It is cruel and destroying the population in Morocco.
STOP STEALING THESE BABIES!!! breaks my heart to even read this. protect the macaque!!!
this is so sad. keep them in the wild where they belong!!
Leave the monkeys alone. Let them live in nature. Enough is enough.
GOD-willing, the very best, comprehensive, and enforceable animal welfare laws and regulations shall very soon become prevalent throughout the world.
Please end this horrible practices
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The illegal live trade in infant macaques from Morocco to Europe is a huge threat to the wild Barbary macaque population. It is estimated that up to 300 infants are taken annually from the Moroccan habitats. Most of the infants are taken from the wild are for the international pet trade to Europe. Reports of capture for the international pet trade date back to 1977, and since then the trade has strongly increased. Sanctuaries and zoos in Europe have become overstocked with Barbary Macaque infants offered to them by authorities and ex-owners, most infants coming straight from the wild. In France, where the problem is the largest of all, wild-caught macaques are euthanized frequently because of lack of shelter.
With help of this petition we want to urge the European Union and the Moroccan Authorities to better enforce the laws and put an end to this trade, and also to better protect the natural habitats of this species. Thank you for your support!!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
December 1, 2011
October 19, 2011
Seeing the count climb this high feels surreal and heavy at the same time. This fight has been exhausting but knowing there are so many people looking at these primates and demanding change keeps me moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
July 2, 2011
9 Comments
All Barbary Macaques are created by GOD, and have been granted the inalienable rights to live freely and happily in their respective habitats, to not be over-hunted, imprisoned or brutalized, and to be fully protected by humans. We humans have been placed on this planet as stewards. As such, it is our solemn and holy duty to help protect, defend, and to do our best to prevent species extinction throughout the world, irrespective of what our antagonists think, say, or do. We must be firm, vigilant, and extremely tenacious, but our actions must be performed in the best manner and in a peaceful, activist-oriented manner.
I hope this helps stop the trade. Wild animals are not pets.
People need to stop buying exotic pets. It is cruel and destroying the population in Morocco.
STOP STEALING THESE BABIES!!! breaks my heart to even read this. protect the macaque!!!
this is so sad. keep them in the wild where they belong!!
Leave the monkeys alone. Let them live in nature. Enough is enough.
GOD-willing, the very best, comprehensive, and enforceable animal welfare laws and regulations shall very soon become prevalent throughout the world.
Please end this horrible practices
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All Barbary Macaques are created by GOD, and have been granted the inalienable rights to live freely and happily in their respective habitats, to not be over-hunted, imprisoned or brutalized, and to be fully protected by humans. We humans have been placed on this planet as stewards. As such, it is our solemn and holy duty to help protect, defend, and to do our best to prevent species extinction throughout the world, irrespective of what our antagonists think, say, or do. We must be firm, vigilant, and extremely tenacious, but our actions must be performed in the best manner and in a peaceful, activist-oriented manner.