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Felix, a baby chimpanzee with sight issues is seen at Lwiro Primates centre in Lwiro, South Kivu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 05 March 2020. (issued 17 March 2020) Felix was rescued from poachers, a common occurrence in DR Congo where unique species are threatened by factors such as deforestation and poaching for the pet and bushmeat trades. The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to some of the world’s most biodiverse locations, however, conflict, poachers and lawlessness are a constant threat to the unique species inhabiting the forests. Conservation authorities have created a safe haven for threatened chimpanzees and several other species of monkey. Orphaned by poaching, saved from the pet or bushmeat trade, rescued primates are often traumatised and medically vulnerable. (Photo by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham/EPA/EFE)
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