Leprosy has been identified in wild chimpanzees for the first time, according to a new study, in findings that have stunned experts.The leprosy cases in chimpanzees were found in Guinea-Bissau and the Ivory Coast, making this the first time leprosy has been found in any nonhuman species in Africa, researchers said in a study published Wednesday.Leprosy is an infectious disease that can seriously damage nerves, skin and the respiratory tract in humans. It can lead to the development of lesions and nodules, as well as the loss of sensation in the limbs and blindness.

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