Ape Conservation in Africa
Wild gorillas and chimpanzees are on the brink of extinction. Habitat loss and poaching threaten these magnifcent animals like never before.
Ape Action Africa is committed to ape conservation in Africa - protecting Cameroon’s great apes through direct action, including rescuing orphaned gorillas, chimpanzees and monkeys, giving them a safe forest sanctuary home where they can live with their own kind.
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Shufai, one of our most beloved gorillas, underwent surgery this month to correct a serious deformity in his left arm. When he was rescued as a baby, Shufai had multiple bullet wounds and pellets lodged in his wrist. causing damage to his bone. As he has grown, the injury has started to cause him pain, affecting his ability to climb and play.
A team of specialist vets flew out to Cameroon this month to carry out the surgery - find out how it went on our news page.
