Watch: First glimpse of rare baby Chimpanzee born at Chester Zoo
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPan troglodytes verus , is the first group of chimpanzee to be added to the list of critically endangered apes. The Western chimpanzee is found in West Africa - ranging from Senegal to Ghana - but is already believed to be extinct in Benin, Burkina Faso and Togo.Mike Jordan, Animal & Plant Director at the zoo, said in a statement how everyone was ‘incredibly proud’ that the group of primates was now home to a new baby.“It’s a hugely significant addition and a big boost for this species,” he said.“The chimpanzees here at Chester are a key part of the international efforts working to ensure there’s a viable safety-net population of these critically endangered animals.“In the wild, the Western chimpanzee is under huge threat from hunting, the.
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