Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, a former Fulbright scholar, and a top primate scientist who once worked at the Washington Primate Research Center, is now a PETA Scientist. She talked to Emil Guillermo about the recent federal indictments of 8 Asian nationals, including two Cambodian government officials, on alleged monkey smuggling charges and the impact that could have on the U.S. research community. If U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Justice Department win their case, it could mean the seizure of thousands of monkeys and force labs to conduct scientific methods that are non-animal, less cruel, and more ethical.

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PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way.

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released 12/14/22

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