Congo, May 4
A young chimpanzee was captured from an illegal owner by staff of Democratic Republic of Congo’s nature conservation.
The new arrival joined 111 other chimpanzees staying at the centre, a sanctuary for orphaned primates which was opened 20 years ago.
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DRC is home to the largest number of great apes in Africa, but the species is in decline due to forest loss, hunting & trafficking. Reuters
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