Primatologists have spent years observing them, either in African forests or at zoos.

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While many owners gave their pets to zoos or put them down rumours started that some people released their animals into the wild where their offspring still roam to this day.

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While many owners gave their pets to zoos or put them down, some people are believed to have released their animals into the wild where - according to rumours - their offspring still roam.

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Mainly because funds are scarce, they do less to preserve endangered species than do zoos in America or Europe.

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Suspect zoos have been forced to shape up or close down.

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Or, finally, rich giving can be for parks, zoos, public swimming pools and concert halls, all of which grant the poor a more equal standing as citizens.

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