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The Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) is a subspecies of the common chimpanzee which inhabits the rainforest along the border of Nigeria and Cameroon. Male Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees can weigh up to 70 kilos with a body length of up to 1.2 metres and a height of 1.3 metres.
The Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) is a subspecies of the common chimpanzee which inhabits the rainforest along the border of Nigeria and Cameroon. Male Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees can weigh up to 70 kilos with a body length of up to 1.2 metres and a height of 1.3 metres.
Currently, chimps are divided into 4 subspecies (see map below). The Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee is therefore a subspecies of the chimpanzee, found in a small area of Nigeria and Cameroon. DNA testing is the only way to tell what geographical region a chimpanzee came from.
The Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee has been recognized as the most endangered subspecies of chimpanzee in all of Africa. In contrast to the Cross River Gorilla , which has been a focus of study and conservation action in this region by the Wildlife Conservation Society, the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee is virtually unknown and studies of this ...
21 gen 2015 · The Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee ( Pan troglodytes ellioti) is found in the Gulf of Guinea biodiversity hotspot located in western equatorial Africa. This subspecies is threatened by habitat fragmentation due to logging and agricultural development, hunting for the bushmeat trade, and possibly climate change.
- Paul R Sesink Clee, Paul R Sesink Clee, Ekwoge E Abwe, Ruffin D Ambahe, Nicola M Anthony, Roger Fots...
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Our Sanctuary in Cameroon for Saved Chimpanzees by SYCR. Located in Cameroon’s remote Mbargue Forest, Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center/Sanctuary provides a permanent home in natural habitat for chimpanzee victims of the bushmeat, pet and international zoo trades.
Some of the species at the LWC include the Western Lowland Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Drill, African Grey Parrot, Dwarf Crocodile and many more species. Find out more! In 1993, Pandrillus Cameroon partnered with the Government of Cameroon to start the first sanctuary for victims of the illegal wildlife trade in Cameroon.
