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ADOPT A CHIMPANZEE

and become a living link in a mercy chain

 

Studies have revealed remarkable similarities between chimpanzees and Man.

Instead of drawing them closer to us, their human-like traits have only

added to their misfortune. Chimpanzees once roamed all across West, Central

and East Africa but relentless poaching - coupled with massive habitat

destruction - has left just 150 000 chimpanzees in the wild, and only

limited legislation exists in a few nations to protect them. Chimpanzees

continue to be hunted down and poached in their hundreds each year. The

illegal hunting and subsequent sale of primate meat - known as " bushmeat " -

is a thriving commercial enterprise and is on the increase with the

depletion of forests. Any chimpanzee babies who survive the hunting ordeal

are sold as pets, zoo animals, or circus performers, while others are sold

for medical research.

You can help care for orphaned chimpanzees and help ensure the rescue of

others, by adopting a chimpanzee currently receiving sanctuary at the

CHIMFUNSHI WILDLIFE ORPHANAGE in Zambia. For an annual donation of £60 you

will be contributing to an invaluable rehabilitation programme for these

unfortunate orphans. Care and custody of the chimpanzees remain with the

CHIMFUNSHI WILDLIFE ORPHANAGE, but the pride and satisfaction of

contributing to an invaluable re-habilitation programme for orphaned chimps,

lies with the adopter.

 

Pledge your support for chimpanzees today, and share in the rewards of

knowing that you are an important link in the chain.

 

In return for your donation you will receive an " adoption pack " which

includes:

 

· a photograph and personal profile of the chimpanzee you adopt

 

· a personalised adoption certificate

 

· regular Newsletters (Adoption Programme Express)

 

· free membership of the Friends of Chimfunshi

 

· regular Friends of Chimfunshi Newsletters

 

Interested?

 

Contact :

 

Gerard de Nijs - Executive Director

 

The Friends of Chimfunshi

4 Maria Street, Fransville

Witbank 1035

 

Republic of South Africa

Tel: +27 13 656 4627

 

Fax: +27 13 690 9018

e-mail : adoption

 

Website : www.chimfunshi.org.za