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Chimpanzees saved from deadly bush meat trade

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Bush meat is among issues under discussion at the CITES talks in Johannesburg.

It’s a controversial and complex issue; one that is responsible for thousands of orphaned chimpanzees in central Africa. Some are smuggled into countries as far south as South Africa. Thanks to a sanctuary founded by world famous primatologist Jane Goodall, dozens of chimps live out the rest of their days in comfort.

CCTV’s Julie Scheier has more.

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