20- Can we Feed Monkeys and Why Not? This is Primate Tourism w/ Connie Needham

Can we take selfies with monkeys? Can I feed apes? Why are macaques aggressive towards humans? Can I eat primates? In this episode of Travel Devil, we're exposing the wildlife exploitation in southeast Asia's tourism culture - with Connie Needham. While Vietnam and Southeast Asia is a backpacker’s paradise, it’s also home to more and more wildlife exploitation marketed as “once-in-a-lifetime experiences.” Today we focus on primates: monkeys and apes. Researcher Connie shares her insights on street-level exploitation of monkeys on chains for tourist photos and how travelers can make more ethical choices. Join us as we discuss the impact of these activities and how to travel with compassion.How to contact Connie:https://www.instagram.com/connie.needhamhttps://www.projectwild.ukWrite us your thoughts on the showWant more?Follow the podcast on Instagram @traveldevil.podcastConnect with me on Instagram @clarafranckenWatch more on my YouTube channel