And the incredible footage taken during this week's flight from takeoff to landing, including panoramic, bird's-eye views of the landscape below, has captured millions of hearts. Mussa, an orphan, was the third chimp flown to safety this year, thanks to this partnership. The rescue group has formed a partnership with Virunga National Park, located in the northeast part of the country, to rescue chimpanzees from the clutches of these bushmeat hunters and fly them to safety. That’s where wonderful organizations like The Centre for the Rehabilitation of Primates in Lwiro step in. The continued existence of these and other incredible animals are under constant threat by poachers. With 500 million acres that stretch across six countries, the Congo Basin is home to any number of endangered species, including elephants, chimpanzees, and gorillas.
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