Using endangered barbary macaques as photo props could negatively impact Moroccan tourism
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 04:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Wild animals are increasingly exploited for entertainment and photo opportunities. A new study highlights that tourists in Morocco object to the use of barbary macaques as photo props, raising concerns about the animal's welfare and risk to human health. The findings are presented today at the British Ecological Society annual conference in Birmingham.