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Around Boabeng, Ghana, some residents say they're sacrificing too much to protect around 700 endangered monkeys. For others the animals are part of the community's identity and essential to protecting the forest.
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00:00This monkey is getting a burial usually reserved for people. Here, endangered
00:04monkeys are protected by centuries-old beliefs. It's forbidden to hunt or harm
00:08the animals, but living alongside them is hard. The animals raid kitchens, steal
00:12food, and damage crops. As the villages grow, so does human-wildlife conflict.
00:18Some farmers say the sanctuary limits where they can expand their farms, yet
00:22these same endangered monkeys are attracting tourists. Their money supports
00:25local livelihoods and education. It's not a perfect solution, but it gives
00:29villages a reason to protect the rare wildlife. Coexistence and conservation
00:34work best when communities benefit too.
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