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Katie Dollard & Lorraine King

Adorable baby chimp goes viral for hugging carer after being rescued from traffickers

A baby chimp has gone viral cuddling its carer after being rescued from trafficking in the illegal pet trade.

Across Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, the illegal pet trade and trafficking of animals is rife, with its economy worth an estimated £135million per year, according to International Fund for Animal Welfare.

Adult chimpanzees, in particular, are often hunted for bushmeat, with mothers carrying their babies most popular due to their vulnerability.

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