Silver Spring monkeys
Silver Spring monkeys
Silver Spring monkeys (pronounced: /ˈsɪlvər sprɪŋ ˈmʌŋkiːz/) refers to a group of 17 macaque monkeys that were kept in the Institute of Behavioral Research in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, for use in experiments. The term originated in the late 20th century, with the exact etymology unknown. The case of these monkeys led to significant changes in animal rights and laboratory practices in the United States.
History
In 1981, Alex Pacheco, a co-founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), went undercover as a volunteer at the Institute of Behavioral Research. He discovered and documented the poor living conditions and inhumane treatment of the monkeys, which led to the first police raid on an animal research laboratory in the U.S. and a landmark court case on animal rights.
Legal and ethical implications
The case of the Silver Spring monkeys raised significant ethical and legal questions about the treatment of animals in research. It led to amendments in the Animal Welfare Act and changes in the policies of the National Institutes of Health regarding the use of animals in research.
Related terms
- Animal rights
- Animal testing
- Animal Welfare Act
- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
- National Institutes of Health
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Silver Spring monkeys
- Wikipedia's article - Silver Spring monkeys
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