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Why Europe is Interested in Barbary Macaques

Why Europe is Interested in Barbary Macaques

We're heading to Morocco to help save Barbary macaques, Europe's last living monkey species. These fascinating creatures have captivated humans for millennia. Unfortunately, their popularity as illegal pets has led to a decline in their wild population, pushing them towards extinction. While efforts are underway to reverse this trend, the question remains: Are we acting quickly enough to save them?


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Examining the nature of the beast.

#Barbary macaque, #monkeys, #Morocco, #wildlife, #conservation, #illegal pet trade, #endangered species


Timeline

00:00:Why Europe is Obsessed With This Monkey

00:23:What Is a Barbary Macaque?

02:53:The Illegal Pet Trade

05:30:Rescue & Rehabilitation

10:26:Tourism vs Wildlife

13:02:Mating & Social Life

16:03:Macaque Release