Renowned chimp expert Jane Goodall is calling out the videos.
"Chimpanzees are highly social animals, very intelligent and have complex emotions like humans — it is imperative that we portray them appropriately and that they receive the best possible care in captive environments."
In particular, the statement calls out Holston, who has previously posted interactions with a chimp named Limbani who lives at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami.They said Limbani is"often dressed in clothing, interacting with humans, all to promote the brand of this influencer and this establishment. It is unclear why they continue to do this or how it is permitted, but it is certainly harmful to the long term psychological and physical needs of this young chimpanzee.
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