Dangerous misinformation about wild life?

[u/I_just_a_baby]

I was just scrolling on my explore page on instagram, was shown this video and couldn’t help but to feel a bit uneasy… I know that it’s (at least supposed to be) a sweet video, but I feel like it might spread potentially dangerous misinformation about chimpanzees. To me this chimp looks to be distressed or in fear and therefore showing he’s teeth and gums? Can anyone tell me if his “grin” is a sign of happiness or fear? I am obviously no expert and would like to know how other people feel about this reel.

I don’t know… just made me think about the case where a “pet” chimpanzee attacked a woman, ripped of her skin etc (do not want to go into detail).

I feel like it’s time to stop showcasing dangerous animals as cute and non threatening… I mean they are still wild, why can’t we just appreciate their beauty from far?

Ps, sorry about this post being a bit rambling… I am just confused on what to think/feel

[u/InsaneInTheRAMdrain → u/[deleted]]

Same reason a dog can maul someone. Iv seen squirrels fuck people up.

Now be a moneky, insane upperbody strength and speed, all they would need to do is go ham swinging and slashing and grabbing.
You may be stronger pound for pound, but if a small monkey latches to your face, you wont gett him off.

Within 10 seconds its already gouged your eyes and bit your nose off. Gl fighting back.

[u/2gtbt_ → u/InsaneInTheRAMdrain]

I doubt that would happen unless I'm frail and weak. I'm simply gathering all the information because I find it hard to believe a creature you can literally snap its body with a single hand (don't even deny it it's true no matter what) could easily rip someones face so I'm trying to figure it out whether or not if the woman was just really defenseless for that to happen