Primate Conservation
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48) Adult gorillas may also be killed so their infants can be taken as pets. While local people cannot afford to keep such large animals as pets, they are sometimes taken out of the country illegally to meet the demand of the pet and zoo trade.Gorilla infant held by human.
Notes: Gorilla infant held by human.
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