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posted in 25 Feb 2019

The Tapanuli Orangutan: What does it take to discover a new great ape species?

By Laurel Neme (Mongabay) When an international team of scientists published their description of a new ape species, the Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis), in the journal Current Biology in November 2017, it marked the culmination of years of painstaking research. It also highlighted the urgent need to protect this rare ape

posted in 19 Feb 2019

Children of Conservation, Africa: Chimfunshi Community School Project, when conservation meets education

Chimfunshi is one of the oldest and largest chimpanzee reserves in the world and is internationally recognized as such. The Zambian wildlife orphanage shelters 120 chimpanzees and employs and feeds 70 families – about 300 people, 150 of whom are children. Chimfunshi is an important local employer that offers residents work as animal keepers, technical

posted in 16 Feb 2019

Katie 1995-2019

De Patti Ragan, Centro de los Grandes Primates (Center for the Great Apes) Estimados miembros y amigos de la CGA, La carta más difícil de escribir, es la de notificar a nuestros miembros y partidarios la pérdida de uno de nuestros preciosos habitantes. Lamento profundamente tener que

posted in 14 Feb 2019

Alert! Wild chimpanzees die from human common cold

By Jaqueline B. Ramos* In our long term relationship with non human animals, usually men are considered the most important among all living beings. From this point of view, zoonotic diseases were always a concern. Little analytical effort though have been made to the other way round - and when

posted in 13 Feb 2019

PASA/Africa: The successful rescue of Bo and Bella

From PASA - Pan African Sanctuaries Alliance In the beginning of 2018, baby female chimpanzees Bo and Bella were orphaned by hunters in Guinea Bissau, who planned to sell them on the black market. Luckily they are now thriving in their new home at Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a PASA member in

posted in 13 Feb 2019

Entries now open for Artevista 2nd Edition: ‘Hunting is not cool’

Entries are now open for the 2nd Artevista – Art in defense of animals | Drawing and Painting contest, promoted by Olhar Animal, a non-profit organization, with support from MICA – Movimento Infanto-juvenil Crescendo com Arte. The main goal is to stimulate the respect towards nonhuman animal interests and the action in defense

posted in 12 Feb 2019

Ritt 1994-2018

Del Save the Chimps Anunciamos con mucho pesar la muerte de nuestro querido amigo Ritt, un Chimpancé dulce y juguetón, de la familia de Kiley. Ritt era conocido por su corazón gentil, su amistad confiable y sus muchas peculiaridades adorables. Ritt, nació el 13 de enero de 1994 (su madre

posted in 11 Feb 2019

Chimpanzees escape from Belfast Zoo enclosure using tree branch ladder

Chimpanzees made an improvised ladder out of fallen tree branches to escape from their enclosure at Belfast Zoo. The animals were caught on video climbing over the wall and walking calmly around the attraction in Northern Ireland on Saturday. One adult chimpanzee passed just feet from four children enjoying a

posted in 31 Jan 2019

In Belgium, a license is needed now to adopt an animal

Since January 1st, it is already possible to deny the adoption of an animal by an individual in Belgium. The Animal Welfare Code for the protection and welfare of animals has been approved in the country. In order to avoid abandonment of animals and other forms of ill-treatment, Belgium now

posted in 28 Jan 2019

More chimpanzees to move to sanctuary in 2019 and beyond

Anonymous major donation helps secure a future for more chimps awaiting retirement KEITHVILLE, La., Jan. 18, 2019 – More than 200 chimpanzees still living in research facilities are now one step closer to sanctuary retirement thanks to a $2 million donation to Chimp Haven, the national chimpanzee sanctuary in Louisiana. The gift was made at

posted in 23 Jan 2019

Farewell, Johnny: Japan’s oldest chimpanzee dies at 69

KOBE / January 16th - Johnny, Japan’s oldest chimpanzee, has died at the estimated age of 69, a zoo in Kobe said Tuesday. The African-born male chimp had seen his appetite diminish since around September and he had been staying inside his sleeping chamber since 2017 due to age-related health issues, according

posted in 14 Jan 2019

Computer facial recognition to combat wildlife trafficking. Starting with our fellows chimpanzees. ChimpFace arises!

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By Jaqueline B. Ramos* Wildlife trafficking is a multibillion-dollar illegal trade and currently buyers and sellers openly use internet social media to do their dirty business. Fortunately a lot of people are dedicated to its combat in different ways, including computer learning experts. For two years, a project led by

posted in 11 Jan 2019

Serginho (* 20/03/1998 † 07/01/2019)

For him we would wake up every day thinking about what to do to make his days happier, less boring. What different fruit could we give him, which toy he would like. And all his friends, Ana, Camila, Judy and Nino, also enjoyed this care. Nino argued with him through the window every day, but…

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posted in 08 Jan 2019

Amazing sculpture of orangutan Sandra

From Center for Great Apes The annual Endangered:Art4Apes art contest to benefit the Center for Great Apes had over 400 entries this year of wonderful art on the theme of endangered animals, plants, or environments. Many of the entries are exhibited at Miami’s Art Basel week each year,

posted in 31 Dec 2018

In loving memory of Beth

From Save the Chimps Sanctuary We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Beth, a kind and gentle female chimpanzee who lived in Rufus’ Family at Save the Chimps and passed away due to complications of heart disease. Beth was a strikingly beautiful chimpanzee with distinctive eyes and a