chimpanzees

Homo-Thespian

March 24, 2018Arts, Culture & Media

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Should we harm captive great apes in order to save wild ones?

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Cecile and Stan at the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center.

This African country is home to a chimpanzee rescue center

May 2, 2014Environment

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This African country is home to a chimpanzee rescue center

May 2, 2014Environment

Can you name the West African country that borders the Central African Republic and is home to a 200-acre chimpanzee rescue center? It’s located near the Sanaga River and home to 72 chimpanzees, many orphaned by illegal traders in bush meat.

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