Sad Truth about Private Zoos Feat. Mariana Van Zeller | PowerfulJRE
In this video, Mariana Van Zeller comes out as a guest speaker on Joe Rogan Experience Podcast and talks about the illegal trade of the apes in the Congo.
The illegal trade of apes in the Congo is a serious issue that has devastating consequences for these intelligent and emotional creatures. Ape trafficking involves capturing young apes from their families in the wild and selling them to private zoos and collectors. The apes are often kept in small, inadequate enclosures, deprived of social interaction and proper nutrition, and subjected to abusive treatment.
This cruel practice not only harms individual apes but also contributes to the decline of ape populations in the wild. It is essential that governments, conservation organizations, and the public take action to stop ape trafficking and protect these remarkable animals.
We must recognize that apes are not objects to be bought and sold but living beings with complex social lives and emotional needs. It is time to end the illegal trade in apes and work to ensure that these magnificent animals are protected in their natural habitats.
