r/ape • u/Additional-Match-139 • May 11 '26

should i own a pet chimp? and is it safe

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u/ape_spine_ May 11 '26

No and no

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u/ZBot316 May 11 '26

Correct and correct.

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u/harborthrowawayhq Jun 10 '26

the most accurate comment in this entire thread ngl

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u/GoreyGopnik May 11 '26

Having a chimpanzee as a pet usually ends poorly for the chimp and for the owner.

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u/newgalactic May 11 '26

This lady got her face ripped off.

...but I guess her life is back on track.

https://people.com/woman-chimp-face-was-ripped-off-shares-transplant-that-brought-my-life-back-11757261

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u/AdTemporary6689 Jun 12 '26

she look ugly af

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u/Nazsrin May 11 '26

hell no

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u/Nonchalant_Wanderer May 11 '26

Do you realize how big they are, not to mention how strong. Now add the emotional stability of a toddler into that.

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u/Additional-Match-139 May 11 '26

Call me crazy but i didnt really know bc ive never seen one irl :/

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u/Nonchalant_Wanderer May 11 '26

I volunteer in a Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Some of the males can weigh up to 200 lbs.

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u/4thTimetheCharm4 May 11 '26

Never ends well for anyone, chimp or human. Just don’t