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Originally Posted by Treebeard
Definitely is sad. Some animals are far too intelligent to be kept in captivity, but I doubt chimpanzees are being caught in the wild anymore unless they are orphaned or injured.
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legally.
Baby chimpanzees are one of the most sought after animals for poachers and after a stint on television, in rich peoples homes and the like as a juvenile, they often find their way into zoos and sanctuaries as more aggressive and uncontrollable adults.