Articles related to "Bushmeat Trade"

Found only is a one area of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the smallest great ape faces threats from the bushmeat trade, mining, logging and ongoing civil unrest

Gorilla range states work on treaty to protect remaining endangered lowland and mountain gorillas. War and human poverty important factors addressed by N'gagi Agreement.

Combining wildlife conservation with human survival in developing countries. Bushmeat trade and deforestation targeted as critical to great ape protection.

In this second of a three-part series, Jane transitions from researcher into activist to bring heightened awareness to the plight of wild chimpanzees in Africa

WCS study raises hopes for gorilla species facing threats from Ebola virus and human encroachment but skeptics suggest more information is needed before celebrating.

Despite growing awareness, endangered chimps are still lost in large numbers. Protection efforts involve help for local communities to become more sustainable.

Some are primate species unknown to scientists until the last 20 years. No one knows how much more biodiversity might be lost if deforestation of the Amazon continues.