Chimps Get New Protections
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 | by Pat's Picks

Good news for chimps in today’s LA Times. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is considering reclassifying chimpanzees as endangered, a move that would afford those in captivity with a much greater level of protection. If the new rules are adopted, scientists would have to apply for a permit each time they wanted to perform an invasive test on a chimp, including drawing blood.
SOURCE: LA Times