Man Jailed for Keeping Injured Monkey and Weak Chameleon Illegally
An Israeli man has been sentenced to 50 days in prison and fined 10,000 shekels for illegally keeping a monkey and a chameleon in his backyard. The court found that the animals were kept in substandard conditions, causing them suffering and injury.
The monkey was reportedly kept on a chain attached to a collar, which restricted its movement and caused abrasions to its abdomen. It was also kept in a cage and restrained by a leash. The chameleon was described as thin and weak, indicating it was not properly cared for.
Both animals were found to be in poor physical condition and in captivity conditions unsuitable for their natural habitats. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority was involved in the case. The man was not authorized to keep these wild animals.
The sentencing highlights the legal consequences of illegally possessing and mistreating wild animals in Israel.
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