VOICED: Moroccan Barbary apes under threat

The video discusses the plight of Barbary apes in the Northern Sahara, highlighting their declining numbers due to deforestation and illegal poaching. With only 3,000 left in Morocco, the apes face extinction as their habitat is destroyed to accommodate cattle. The apes play a crucial role in the ecosystem by dispersing seeds, but their survival is threatened by poaching, with many captured and exported to Europe. The Moroccan government has initiated conservation efforts, including awareness campaigns and training for customs officers, but challenges remain as poaching continues and many apes end up in zoos or are abandoned.

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