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ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

It’s been said that primates and humans have similar styles of caring for their young, but what happens when one tries to substitute for the other? Get an inside look at the controversial subculture of primate owners. From a woman who has discovered that she is incapable of caring for her primate pets to a couple separated from a chimpanzee they lived with for over thirty years, different stories bring unique perspective on the world of primate ownership. Premiered on National Geographic Channel, USA.

Produced by National Geographic (2003)