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Chimpanzee Medical Assistance and Rescue with the
Jane Goodall Institute.
The Chimpanzee (Pan
Troglodytes) is the closest relative to humans. In
recent years the ‘bush-meat’ trade has grown
exponentially as the great wild forests of Africa have
become more accessible to humans, largely due to logging
which is destroying primate habitats by opening large
sections of forest with dirt roads. It is estimated that
Chimpanzees will be extinct within their natural
habitats in as little time as 10 years. Therefore the
Jane Goodall Institute is committed to conserving the
primates and has created multiple sanctuaries in Africa.
The Johannesburg Zoo has ongoing contact with The
Jane Goodall Institute as well as Chimp Eden in
Nelspruit where we assist with husbandry and veterinary
issues. The Zoo also provides assistance by accompanying
JGI staff on various rescue missions throughout Africa.
www.janegoodall.co.za
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