The writer (left) in Kibale National Park with rangers, eco-guides and travel buddies, all ready to track mountain chimpanzees in the rainforest. — Photos: LEESAN
Still remember the Royal London Circus tours that were popular in the 1970s and 1980s? My travel buddy, Boon, recalled that what he loved most during those days was to see the chimpanzees perform. “These chimpanzees were like small kids. So cute, funny, and very smart, too. They always win tremendous applause from the audience,” he said.
I myself have always been curious where these circus animals actually came from. They can’t be wild, right? Of course, nowadays circus owners no longer use chimpanzees in their shows as they are an endangered species.
