ANALYSIS: Limbani has 650,000 Instagram followers — and primatologists are concerned
However research has shown that the prevalence of chimpanzees in media and entertainment can lull viewers into believing wild populations are thriving. This undermines both the need and urgency for in-situ conservation.reported on the findings of two surveys where participants were asked to identify which of three great apes were endangered.In the second, 72 per cent believed chimpanzees to be endangered .
Participants in both studies said the prevalence of chimpanzees in television, advertisements and movies meant they must not be in jeopardy in the wild.Images of animals in close proximity with humans also affects their perceived desirability as exotic pets. Such images includeThe demand for exotic pets drives the illicit trade in live animals. In Japan, unprecedented demand for otters as pets
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