Why have a sanctuary for chimpanzees in Ivory Coast?
By Serge K. Soiret, GAP correspondent in West Africa, from Ivory Coast A sanctuary in Ivory Coast is a necessity. Many chimpanzees of captivity exist in the country and the zoo of Abidjan is the only establishment which can accommodate these animals. However, the capacity of its enclosure
OREGON ZOO Edward Miller was an iron ore producer in the borderline of Sierra Leone and Liberia, at West Africa, in the 70’s. One day he saw a group of humans carrying a baby chimpanzee. The mother must have been killed a few hours before. He did not hesitate,
Trafficking and bushmeat: danger to Tai National Park (WITH VIDEOS)
By Serge K. Soiret, GAP correspondent in West Africa, from Ivory Coast The powerful 700 km2 River Cavally represents the natural border in the west between Ivory Coast and Liberia. This river drains by its affluents (Andrénisrou, Hana, Meno) nearly 88% of the surface of TaïNational park. At
Gorilla Titus, who stared TV programmes and movies in Hollywood, died this week of old age, with 35 years old Titus became famous when he appeared at BBC documentary Life on Earth, in 1979. Years later, the gorilla appeared in a Hollywood movie about the life of American zoologist Dian Fossey – &
September, 26-27, Venezuela GAP Project Spain (PGS) sent a communication to all world leaders who will participate of next Africa – South America Summit, at MargaritaIsland, in Venezuela on September 26-27, to declare the tropical forests of the world as Humanity Patrimony. The project also asks to put an end
As one of the events that celebrate 2009 as the Year of the Gorilla, Doug Cress, PASA (Pan African Sanctuaries Alliance) Executive Director, will do a presentation on October 4th at Join Blank Park Zoo, in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, USA. PASA, which has 10 years old, joint sanctuaries all
International Day against Monoculture Trees Plantation
September 21 (Tree Day) GAP Project Spain (PGS) launched a world communication alerting humanity about the danger of monoculture trees plantations, which replace forests, native woods and even the crops of small producers who depend on them for their survival. Big international companies, with the support of international entities as FAO,
SOROCABA SANCTUARY In the last few weeks we put on the Internet several videos produced recently at Sorocaba Sanctuary, both by TV stations and by our own. We have been improving our video abilities with better equipments in order to award society with the best and pioneer images of the
In the last few months, the partnership between Ibama (Brazilian Environment Institute) and GAP Project has becoming more intense when the project opened its doors at Sorocaba Sanctuary do receive other species, apart from chimpanzees. One of the most important partnerships was with Ibama of Bahia state, which sent us
Chimpanzees suffer from psychological traumas like humans
R&R PROJECT, USA Chimpanzees like Regis are languishing at North American labs. Psychologists G. A. Bradshaw, PhD., Theodora Capaldo, Ed. D., Lorin Lindner, PhD. and Gloria Grow, the last one director of Fauna Foundation, examined the historical of three chimpanzees: Billy Jo, Tom and Regis. The three of
A study in the American Journal of Primatology found that chimps will different tools, each with a specific purpose, when attempting to catch tasty ants. Karen Hopkin reports. To do a job right, you need the right tools. Even a chimp knows that. According to a study in the American
Infant chimps ‘better behaved’ than human counterparts
Chimp infants are more in control of their emotions and behaviour than their human counterparts, research suggests. A study found that, like human babies, newborn chimpanzees can laugh with joy or become fractious. Professor Kim Bard, from the University of Portsmouth, said: "Chimps don't get colic, they don't get
French Gorilla is excited with photo of English “widows”
It’s is clear that Yeboah can wait to be transferred to London zoo. He lives at La Boissière du Doré zoo, west of France, and is ready to go to England. His French keepers are also excited with 12-year-odl gorilla’s reaction to the
FREE MASSACRE Veja Magazine, September 2nd 2009 Photo: Adventure at Outback: American Mike Mistelske with his prey. Sport hunting to help to reduce the number of camels If there a biggest insanity in this world, “the free massacre” that occurs today in Australia is able to fright any sensible
GAP Sanctuary will host other three former circuses lions
Three lions that live since they were born locked in circuses cages will begin to enjoy a new life and a deserved retirement. Sarita, 9 years old, her daughter Carol, 4, and the male Chimarrão, 9 years old, arrive today in the afternoon at GAP Sanctuary in Sorocaba, countryside of S&
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