File talk:Bubbles the chimpanzee.jpg

Compliance with Wikipedia's fair use image policy
I do not believe that a non-free image is available or able to add the same encyclopedic value as this current image does. Following a discussion on an image for Bubbles, it was agreed that this cropped, low-resolution image complied with WP:FAIR. As noted in the discussion, much of Bubbles notability rested on him 'appearing human', by wearing jackets, etc. Thus, only a photograph from the time when Bubbles was in the public eye (1986-1992) would serve such a purpose. Currently, Bubbles is residing at an undisclosed location, making it near impossible for a non-free image to uploaded. Again, even if it was, it wouldn't serve the same purpose or add as much value as the current image does. The current image has been largely cropped and, I believe, complies with Wikipedia's fair use image policy.  Pyrrhus  16  14:07, 22 May 2009 (UTC)


 * If you expand the current rationale to explain in further detail why the image is irreplaceable (as in, why someone could not take a free image of this still-living ape) then you are welcome to remove the deletion notice. J Milburn (talk) 21:59, 22 May 2009 (UTC)