Half the planet’s primates in peril due to the destruction of their habitat and trade in bushmeat

Half the world’s species of monkey, gorilla and chimpanzee could soon disappear, experts have warned. The destruction of their habitats and a thriving trade in bushmeat have pushed many to the brink of extinction, according to a report spearheaded by Bristol Zoo. In parts of the Far East the proportion of primates at risk is as high as 90 per cent.
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