Introduction:
Every Year on July 14, World Chimpanzees Day
is celebrated. It aims to raise awareness about the vital need for worldwide
participation in their care, protection and conservation, and captivity.
July 14, 1960, was the day to study the
wild Chimpanzees; Dr Jane Goodall first stepped foot in Gombe Stream National
Park. Dr Goodall called attention to the remarkable chimpanzee and, to this
day, six decades latterly, advocates on their behalf.
The founding association for World
Chimpanzees Day aim to empower communities far and wide to take action on
behalf of the chimpanzees.
In their niche in the forest of Central
Africa, the Chimpanzees spend the utmost of their time in the treetops. When
they come down to earth, chimps usually travel on all fours, though they can
walk on their legs like a mortal.
Goals of World Chimpanzee Day:
l Celebrate our closest living relative in the
animal kingdom.
l Educate global audiences about their uniqueness,
their value as a species, and their importance in maintaining the ecosystem.
l Raise awareness and take action about the
threats they face in the wild, including habitat loss, disease and wildlife
trafficking.
l In captive situations, promote their
proper care.
Conservation of Chimpanzee:
Chimpanzees are highly endangered species.
According to the report, one hundred years ago, there were about 1 to 2 million
chimpanzees across the twenty-five countries in Africa. Today, as few as 350,000
high estimate chimpanzees across the continents of Africa. Providing holistic
solutions to end habitat loss, illegal wildlife hunting, and transmission of
disease, which can give the chimpanzees a fighting chance.
Facts about Chimpanzees:
l Chimpanzees have a unique form of
communication using declamation or vocalization. One is called a “pant-hoot”, a
chat with each chimpanzee used to say “hello”.
l They learn from each other and develop
their societies.
l They are known as “architects of the
forest” because Chimpanzees play a vital role in their ecosystems as the seed
disperses.
About the Author: Aqsa Abid has completed her
BS in Environmental Sciences from GCWUS. She is a green blogger and a climate
activist.
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