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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

posted in 21 Dec 2018

GAP Brazil: News from Cecilia, the first chimpanzee released by Habeas Corpus right in the world

Female chimpanzee Cecília arrived in April of 2017 in the Great Apes Sanctuary of Sorocaba, in São Paulo, affiliated to Project GAP, and made history. She was the first chimpanzee in the world to be released due to her Habeas Corpus right, when the Justice of Argentina allowed her

posted in 18 Dec 2018

Africa/DRC: Updates on Doguy, the chimp with eye issues

From J.A.C.K. Sanctuary Chimp Doguy, in addition to his annual health check, had to undergo the surgery to remove the cataract on his left eye. Many, many things for this young male to go through... Unfortunately, two important events obliged J.A.C.K. to cancel/postpone

posted in 26 Nov 2018

Chimpanzee Trust Ngamba Island/Africa: How Chimpanzees Make Economic Decisions

There are two research projects currently running at Ngamba Island by researchers from Max Planck Institute and University of Warwick. Lou Marie Haux, from University of Warwick, UK, is running a series of studies to establish how chimpanzees make economic decisions. Do they choose a safe reward or are they

posted in 21 Nov 2018

PASA/Africa: See new behind the stage footage and support the apes sanctuaries work

From PASA PASA - Pan African Sanctuary Alliance is the largest alliance of wildlife centers in Africa, with 23 pioneering member organizations in 13 countries. This year, many PASA member wildlife centers have seen a sudden increase in the number of chimpanzees they rescue – a sign that smuggling is on the rise.

posted in 19 Nov 2018

GAP mourns for the decision of German Court to keep chimpanzee Robby at the circus

Early this month, international press gave the news about German Court final decision in favor of Klaus Köhler, from Circus Belly, to keep chimpanzee Robby, other than transferring the estimated 43-year-old chimpanzee to better conditions of captivity. Robby is the last chimpanzee in a circus in Germany and for

posted in 15 Nov 2018

Spain: GAP Project and Animalia Protección Animal alert about the deplorable state of five Japanese monkeys in Guardamar del Segura (Alicante)

For years, in the municipality of Guardamar del Segura (Alicante), a farm with a zoological nucleus managed by private owners maintains five Japanese monkeys. Until a few days ago, these animals were in very small, dirty cages, without any competent authority taking steps to transfer them to a suitable place.

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