ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Primate Freedom Project

The primate freedom project is something that people are working on to make sure that monkeys and other primates are treated well and can live in a safe and happy environment.

You know how sometimes you see monkeys in a zoo or in TV shows or movies? Well, sometimes those monkeys aren't being treated very nicely. They might be in really small cages or not have enough food or water. They might be hurt or scared, and that's not fair to them.

The primate freedom project is trying to change that. They want to make sure that people who have monkeys or other primates as pets or use them for research are doing everything they can to take good care of them. They also want to make sure that monkeys can live in their natural habitats, with other monkeys and lots of space to run and play.

The people who are part of the primate freedom project talk to lawmakers and other important people to try to make laws that protect monkeys and other primates. They also work with scientists to find ways to help monkeys who are sick or hurt.

Overall, the primate freedom project wants to make sure that monkeys and other primates are treated with kindness and respect, just like people should treat each other.