1. Statement on the Cairo seizure of primates
seized a gorilla and a chimpanzee
following their arrival at Cairo without the necessary CITES permits.
The Egyptian veterinary service decided to dispose of the animals
by drowning for fear of
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2. Statement on the Cairo seizure of primates
involving the seizure of a chimpanzee
and a gorilla at Cairo airport last September.
Upon hearing the news report, I have contacted the Egyptian authorities
for information. They have confirmed the
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3. Press release: LH Boycotts of wildlife shipment
rare primates such as the chimpanzee and the gorilla;
almost all large parrots; most crocodiles; all sea turtles; slipper
orchids and many cacti - in total about 800 species.
The Convention
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Information Centre of