Coronavirus poses lethal threat to great apes, experts warn

Many of our closest living relatives are already at risk of extinction and susceptible to human disease, warn scientistsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe coronavirus pandemic could wipe out populations of chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans, leading scientists have warned.Our closest living relatives, which share about 98% of human DNA, are known to be susceptible to catching respiratory diseases from people. Continue reading...