Apes have been put on lockdown against the threat of coronavirus.
Orangutan
Gorilla tourism in Africa has been suspended, whilst sanctuaries for other apes, such as orangutans, have been closed to the public.
It's unclear whether apes can contract the deadly respiratory illness, although a tiger at Bronx Zoo recently tested positive for the disease.
Dr. Kirsten Gilardi, chief veterinary officer for Gorilla Doctors, said: ''We don't know if it's infected mountain gorillas; we have not seen any evidence of that.
''But because mountain gorillas are susceptible to human pathogens, we know that they can develop respiratory illness.''
Dr. Gilardi feels that it's necessary for vets to take social distancing precautions whilst caring for the animals, in a similar manner to what they would do with other people.
She said: ''Much of what we're practising right now, in terms of social distancing, and self-quarantine, are at the heart of the recommendations for protecting great apes as well.''