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Conservation status of animal becomes endangered
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Holloman Aero Med (Ham)
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The first kidney transplants between humans and chimps ocurred even though the kidneys were rejected.
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First attempt to transplant a chimp's heart to a human's body.
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Goals were to:
* Increase primate habitat conservation
* Increase awareness of, support for, and training in issues related to our relationship with each other, the environment and other animals (leading to behavior change)
* Expand non-invasive research programs on chimpanzees and other primates
* Promote activities that ensure the well-being of chimpanzees, other primates and animal welfare activities in general -
She then returns to Africa to attempt to conserve the endangered species.
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During a few weeks in an Ivory Coast national park 25% of 43 members of a wild chimpanzee died.
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Scientists believe they've found the cause of AIDS...Chimps !
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Scientist estimated that less than 200,000 chimps were left in the world and estimate that by the year 2050 they may become extinct.
