Half The Planet's Primates In Peril Due To The Destruction Of Their Habitat And Trade In Bushmeat

From The Daily Mail:

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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