
DR Congo Hosts World's Only Bonobo Orphanage Rescuing Primates
The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to the world's only bonobo orphanage, which provides refuge for bonobos rescued from poachers. This unique facility plays a crucial role in the conservation of the endangered species.
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From poachers to refuge: The world's only bonobo orphanage is hidden in DR Congo
A rare sanctuary in Congo looks after baby bonobos away from the poaching threat. This primate nursery on the forested outskirts of the Congolese capital of Kinshasa is the world’s only sanctuary for orphaned bonobos, usually rescued from poachers or found trapped in the homes of locals who raise them for their meat. Story by Laurent Berstecher.
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