New atlas highlights plight of world's great apes Sep 2, 2005
It is not only human activities that are threatening to eradicate the great apes -- diseases like Ebola haemorrhagic fever are also speeding their demise. "Local people's attitudes are critical to the survival of the apes in any given area, so projects that help to develop sustainable livelihoods in tandem with ape protection will be most successful," said broadcaster Charlotte Uhlenbroek. (Reuters UK -- Science)
Great apes in danger of being wiped out Sep 2, 2005
Disease is also playing a major part in the great apes' decline, with the study revealing that the Ebola haemorrhagic fever has played a major part in ape deaths in recent years. Primatologists have called for more research into such diseases along with stronger efforts to limit disease transmission. (Scotsman.com)
PanAfrica: UN Environmental Agency Launches 11th Hour Bid to Save Great Apes Sep 2, 2005
It is also increasingly clear that disease, especially Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is playing a part in the decline of ape populations and new research is needed, along with stronger efforts to limit disease transmission, the Atlas shows. . (allAfrica.com)
CONGO: Ebola attack seemingly over, for now Aug 24, 2005
BRAZZAVILLE, 24 Aug 2005 (IRIN) - Although the government has not publicly declared the Ebola haemorrhagic fever over, medical authorities in the Republic of Congo say they have the situation well under control. They said 10 people died in the April to July outbreak, the fourth since the virus that causes the fever first appeared in the country in November 2001. (IRINnews.org)
