Research Uses and Costs | The Humane Society of the United States

	Research Uses and Costs

The failure of chimpanzees as a model for human diseases (like HIV/AIDS) and the incredibly high cost of keeping these endangered animals in labs has led to a decline in their use over the last two decades. However, approximately 1,200 still remain in 9 laboratories throughout the U.S.

Find out where and how chimpanzees are still used, and explore the high financial and ethical costs of chimpanzees in research.

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	Chimpanzee Research: Overview of Research Uses and Costs The HSUS estimates that the federal government* spends approximately $20-25 million of taxpayers' money per year on chimpanzee research and maintenance. more

	Research Uses and Costs Approximately 1,200 still remain in nine laboratories throughout the United States. Find out where and how chimpanzees are still used, and explore the high financial and ethical costs of chimpanzees in research. more