Wildlife

Wild Primates and Bushmeat Trade

The bushmeat trade kills millions of wild primates annually, causing immense suffering and threatening multiple species.

Key Facts

Central and West Africa have the highest primate bushmeat consumption
Snares and guns are the primary hunting methods
Injured primates may escape only to die slowly from wounds
Some primates are captured live for the pet trade after mothers are killed

Welfare Considerations

Bushmeat hunting causes severe suffering through snare injuries, stress of capture, and separation of dependent offspring from killed mothers. Infant primates captured alive often die from neglect or stress in captivity.

What You Can Do

Support anti-poaching enforcement in primate habitat countries
Donate to organizations providing economic alternatives to bushmeat hunting
Advocate for stronger international wildlife trafficking penalties
Never purchase primate products or live primates