After years of protests, legal battles and public appeals, The five macaques held at the University of Ferrara they finally found the freedom. Clarabella, Eddi, Cleopatra, Cesare and Archimedes – these are their names – were transferred to a recovery center specialized in southern Spainwhere they can finally live in an environment suitable for their ethological needs.
This turning point is the result of a long and complex mobilization carried out by several animalistic associations. Attention to the University of Ferrara had turned on after the Death of the Macaco Oraziowhose death – with a titanium system on the skull – had aroused great indignation. The associations had immediately reported the case, asking for the seizure of animals and their transfer to a suitable and recognized structure.
The complaint for animal abuse is still open
The pressure of public opinion and legal actions They were decisive: events in the square, processions, flashmobs with activists disguised as monkey and petitions involved hundreds of citizens. In the meantime, the associations had already identified structures ready to welcome the macaques. In the end it was the French association Graalwho deals with animals from workshops, to welcome them in one of his locations in Spain.
The liberation of the five primates represents a significant step towards a more ethical search modelwithout the use of animals in conditions of suffering. The associations gave themselves satisfied with the result obtained, even if the legal procedure against the Ferrarese University It still remains open. There complaint for animal abuse It was presented by various lawyers on behalf of the acronyms involved and further developments are expected.
The closing of the nth degree on primates has also marked a point in favor of Alternative scientific researchwhich today makes use of more modern, predictive and respectful methods of animal welfare. A story of suffering that has finally turned into a new beginning for these macaques, which will now be able to regain its life, between trees, sun and freedom.
