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Tonkafrom HBOsChimp Crazywas finally rescued after beingkidnappedand is currently peacefully living in a sanctuary.
Similarly toTiger King,Chimp Crazyshed an alarming light on the US exotic animal trade.
Moreover,Chimp Crazybecame HBOs most-watched docuseries in years and has blown up across the internet.
I didnt ever sedate him, Haddix toldBored Pandain an email.
I just showed him the cage and he got in.
He wanted to go with me, was kind, and I never had a reason to sedate.
We hoped that wouldnt be the case, Peet continued.
It was such a massive relief.
And we were so, so happy for him.
I would love to visit him but they wont let me, Haddix toldBored Panda.
Chimp Crazyexposed the mistreatment of chimpanzees who retired from Hollywood and were subsequently sold aspetsor sold in unethical zoos.
We noticed a trend in deteriorating conditions for the chimpanzees at the Missouri Primate Foundation, Peet toldBored Panda.
Inspectors were noticing trash and pest infestations.
The footage showed adult chimpanzees locked in what appeared to be prison cells with minimum space to move.
Theseanimalsare incredibly intelligent and complex and incredibly social, Peet explained.
I thought it was very sad and I do hate it, she toldBored Panda.
I do believe that its why the adult chimps get mad and become violent.
Thats also why I have always worked to help the older ones rather than babies.
I have always tried to help them.
I tried to help Tonka.
He was very kind.
I didnt want him to have to work or raise money.
I wanted him to just get to relax and be loved.
The lack of regulations being implemented to protect such animals was an issue thatChimp Crazyconsistently pointed out.
Nevertheless, according to Haddix, she should be allowed to handle such animals as she believesChimp Crazymisconstrued facts.
I thought [Chimp Crazy] was very cheeky and non-factual, Haddix toldBored Panda.
They spun a narrative so that create more controversy so they could shock viewers.
In a follow-up email, Haddix accused the documentarists of keeping photos from her phone.
Additionally, she said that she had never been attacked by a chimpanzee but rather a baboon.
As proven by the footage shown inChimp Crazy, Haddix lied to a federal judge about Tonka.
However, she currently remains free of any charges or prosecutions.
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