Chris Brown Just Bought a Pet Monkey – Tell Him Why This Is NOT Okay!

Unfortunately, purchasing wild animals, like big cats and monkeys, is often viewed as a status symbol, particularly by the rich and famous. It seems like R&B singer Chris Brown is joining this group after he recently acquired a capuchin monkey as a “pet.”

While a little monkey might seem cute, this idea fuels the corrupt wildlife trade that not only contributes to the demise of endangered species but is also linked to other dangerous criminal activities like firearm smuggling and human rights violations.

Wild animals cannot be domesticated in their lifetime, they remain inherently wild, which poses serious dangers to animals and people alike. Wild animals like monkeys may be cute, but keeping them in captivity can bring out the worst. As the Humane Society of the United States explains, “pet” monkeys often become very aggressive once they reach sexual maturity, causing many keepers to remove the monkeys’ teeth, which only contributes to the animal cruelty and the pent-up aggression. According to the Humane Society, since 1990, there have been 230 people, including 70 children, who have been attacked by “pet” monkeys, with many of the injuries resulting in permanent disability and disfigurement. Additionally, primates can transmit infections and diseases to humans, including fatal ones.

After posting a video on Instagram of his three-year-old daughter Royalty holding the capuchin named Fiji, Chris Brown received a lot of negative feedback from fans concerned for the safety and well-being of both the child and the monkey. This led to Brown stating that the monkey is his pet, not his daughter’s, and the monkey is not allowed at Royalty’s mother’s house. However, this does not change the fact that Fiji will soon be a danger to the Browns once he is no longer a baby.

A petition has been set up to get Chris Brown to send Fiji to a sanctuary, which will protect all parties involved. If you agree that monkeys are not pets, please take a moment to sign the petition.

As we can see from this story, many people are taken by the cuteness and novelty of keeping wild animals as pets and do not realize the extent of the dangers involved in doing so, so PLEASE share this with your network as a lesson why captivity is no place for wild animals!

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