The first chimpanzee sanctuary in Japan: an attempt to care for the "surplus" of biomedical research.

摘要: This article specifically examines several aspects of the human–captive chimpanzee bond and effort to create first sanctuary in Japan. We discuss our ethical responsibility for captive chimpanzees that have been used biomedical research. On April 1, 2007, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Uto (CSU) was established as retired laboratory initiative result continuous efforts by members Support African/Asian Great Apes (SAGA), Ape Information Network provide a solution large colony held facilities. However, cessation invasive studies using has created new set challenges because Japan lacks registration laws banning ape experiments national policy life-long care chimpanzees. Therefore, CSU initiated relocation program which 79 will be sent domestic zoos receive care. By end 2009, number living at had decreased from 59 individuals. A nationwide network facilities is growing across humane treatment these research animals. Am. J. Primatol. 73:226–232, 2011. © 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc.