Which statement is true regarding the CHIMP Act?

• A. It retirement system for chimps previously used in medical research
• B. It funds chimpanzee breeding programs
• C. It bans all chimpanzee research
• D. It requires chimps to be returned to the wild

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the CHIMP Act was designed to care for chimpanzees after their time in research. It creates a retirement system for chimps that were previously used in medical or federally funded studies, ensuring they have lifelong care and a safe place such as sanctuaries. This reflects a welfare-focused shift, recognizing that these animals have complex needs once they leave the lab environment and should be cared for rather than left without a plan.

The act does not ban all chimpanzee research, nor does it fund breeding programs. It also does not require returning chimps to the wild; many research chimps cannot be released due to health and safety concerns, and the act emphasizes retirement to appropriate sanctuaries and long-term care instead.