The hidden cost of Kinshasa's illegal bushmeat trade
In short: Wildlife filmmaker Ivan Carter exposes the dark mechanics of African wildlife trafficking. This investigation reveals how primates are funneled into black markets and follows a high-stakes rescue operation to move them into sanctuary.
The documentary explores the illicit bushmeat trade in Kinshasa, documenting the systematic movement of vulnerable species for profit. While conducting his inquiry, Carter finds three infant chimpanzees held in captivity for sale via illicit channels.
Beyond the initial discovery, the footage captures a dramatic rescue operation to relocate these primates. The goal is to transition them from trafficking routes to a sanctuary dedicated to providing long-term care and protection for African primates.
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