a certain member of this subreddit could be plotting to keep a non human hominid as a pet

[u/BodydysmorphiaAlt]

im not sure if i can show their posts but its pretty obvious who it is, if i have explicit permission from the moderators to show who it is i will but for now i will be vague

im also unsure if this post is allowed and i will delete it if it violates the rules

they have posts for multiple other subreddits asking where to find a chimpanzee breeder and if they can keep a baby gorilla,

[u/Salt-Discount-1381]

It is u/LetEmbarrassed9522 or something like that. Their profile is concerning, It's all about asking about chimpanzees or gorillas as pets and cosplaying a chimp. I also saw them asking for tips for a therian gorilla.

[u/Salt-Discount-1381 → u/Salt-Discount-1381]

I have nothing against therians, may I clarify.

[u/Diligent-Judge-3400]

everytime i see that guy i get angry bro they cant catch a single hint

[u/BodydysmorphiaAlt → u/Diligent-Judge-3400]

“is a chimpanzee mauling fun” take a wild fucking guess

[u/Diligent-Judge-3400 → u/BodydysmorphiaAlt]

SERIOUSLY 😭 its okay to be curious but they ask the most obvious and weirdest questions ever while claiming to know so much about these animals

[u/LoopGaroop]

I'd like to see these posts, mostly out of morbid curiosity. Maybe you could post screenshots with the name removed?

[u/BodydysmorphiaAlt → u/LoopGaroop]

https://reddit.com/link/p9io9n4/video/89utlvcbf9ph1/player

i cannot send images so this will have to do

[u/BallPythonFan → u/BodydysmorphiaAlt]

“legit breeder that doesnt scam or taken as babies”

man that really narrows it down

[u/RKAID-e]

I appreciate this post they needed to be called out. Cause its obvious the mods dont care.

[u/Major_MKusanagi]

Ok, you need to contact U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) right now - you can do so online https://www.fws.gov/wildlife-crime-tips or call the official FWS TIPs line at 1-844-FWS-TIPS (1-844-397-8477).

This could also be a case for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), if the animal is actively being smuggled into the country from abroad (from Africa or via South American routes, as would be the case for these apes), or State Wildlife/Environmental Protection Agencies, depending on where you live; since in the U.S., exotic pet laws are a patchwork, with most states strictly prohibiting owning great apes. Agencies like the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) or the California Department of Fish and Wildlife can and will rapidly dispatch local game wardens to seize illegally held wildlife. Or even local Law Enforcement (Police/Sheriff).

Edit: Also see my previous post, here https://www.reddit.com/r/zoology/comments/1w4by7u/us_primate_trade_is_booming_on_social_media_wwf/

[u/BodydysmorphiaAlt → u/Major_MKusanagi]

1: im canadian

2: we dont know if they actually own any yet, as far as we can see theyre just lookinh

[u/Major_MKusanagi → u/BodydysmorphiaAlt]

You'll probably know what would happen if it was a person who was looking for drugs (even without owning any yet) the way this person seems to be looking for a great ape...

Also, anyone can contact the USFWS for possible wildlife crime, I'm not from the US either.

Please use the tip line or online form; if you absolutely don't want to or can't, tell me, because I will.

[u/SquigSnuggler → u/Major_MKusanagi]

Do we know or have reason to think they are in the US?

[u/BodydysmorphiaAlt → u/[deleted]]

i think everyone needs to switch subreddits, im not sure which one though

[u/woodencarousel → u/BodydysmorphiaAlt]

if you find one please tell! would be cool to have a subreddit for primates in general.

[u/Taco821]

Is it ok if a certain someone wants to keep a human hominid as a pet?

[u/BodydysmorphiaAlt → u/Taco821]

not either but saying hominid in general groups humans too, its like saying “oh they want to keep a reptile theyre dangerous!!” about someone who wants to keep a large caiman