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The arrogance of scientific certainty — Cape Town’s baboons deserve ethics, not imprisonment

Justin O’Riain may know a great deal about baboon behaviour, but ecological expertise does not confer moral authority to decide that wild animals must surrender their freedom.

  • Cape Town baboons face ethical dilemma, not just scientific question.
  • Justin O’Riain advocates permanent captivity in sanctuary for baboons.
  • Dr Adam Cruise argues science and ethics are separate, captivity unethical.

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