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‘Planet of the Apes’ Star Tells Story of Chimpanzee Living in Isolation

In a PETA interview, actor Andy Serkis talks about the cruelty of keeping primates in captivity and makes a heartfelt plea for Louie, a lonely chimpanzee.

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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?”

— Ingrid Newkirk, PETA Founder and co-author of Animalkind

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