Baboons used in 'Frankenstein-like' medical experiments

By Natalie O'Brien
Updated February 8 2016 - 10:13am, first published January 27 2016 - 2:24pm
The National Health and Medical Research facility in Wallacia breeds baboons for medical research. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
The National Health and Medical Research facility in Wallacia breeds baboons for medical research. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
Photo of a baboon undergoing experimental testing at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney. Photo:  Source Journal of Medical Primatology
Photo of a baboon undergoing experimental testing at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney. Photo: Source Journal of Medical Primatology
Senator Rhiannon told Fairfax Media she believed the public would be "deeply shocked" to know what has been going on behind closed doors. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
Senator Rhiannon told Fairfax Media she believed the public would be "deeply shocked" to know what has been going on behind closed doors. Photo: Dallas Kilponen