Coronavirus: Great apes on lockdown over threat of disease [View all]

[Judi Lynn]

By Helen Briggs
BBC Environment correspondent



It's not known how the virus might affect great apes like gorillas


Gorilla tourism in Africa has been suspended, while sanctuaries for other apes, such as orangutans, have closed to the public.

It's not known if great apes can contract the virus, but there are growing fears that our closest living relatives might be equally at risk.

This week a tiger at Bronx Zoo tested positive for coronavirus.

New measures have been put in place to protect big cats and their caregivers.

More:
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52236493