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Discussion in 'Wildlife & Nature Conservation' started by Chlidonias, 30 Nov 2017.

  1. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    Chlidonias, 30 Nov 2017
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    YouTube video about the Chimp-trade to China ( from 2016 ) :

     
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    The articles states that the trade in live young chimpanzees is a byproduct of the trade in chimpanzee bushmeat. So, paradoxically, curbing the trade in live chimps would not help these chimps. They would be kept as pets locally, or consumed.
     
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    :( I'll take them all. The Esser Ape Sanctuary.
     
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    But then you could only keep Ibbons and Iamangs.
     
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