Readers' reactions

Last week in The THES

James Mahoney argued that money should be provided to save chimps used in scientific experiments from euthanasia and to pay for retirement homes

Pam Kershaw

These unfortunate animals have been exploited and abused for the (supposed) benefit of human beings. The least that we can now do is let them enjoy what remains of their lives (in suitable retirement homes).

Surely we owe them that much!

Eleanor Burt Centre for the study of telematics and governance Glasgow Caledonian University

The mental and physical deprivations/torture that animals (including chimpanzees) suffer for research purposes is indefensible.

It goes without saying that whatever the cost of giving these animals a quality retirement, the price must be paid.

Dominic Wilson

Software developer Jobstream Group Plc

My family and I strongly believe that chimpanzees retired from research should be afforded retirement facilities for the rest of their natural lives.