GRASP project manager Johannes Refisch present his talk on the carbon /great ape monitoring tool at the United Nations/Kenya Conference on Space Technology and Applications for Wildlife Management and Protecting Biodiversity Learn more here http://buff.ly/298pQzC
Sarah is a female chimpanzee who turned 47 years of age this week at the Riverside Discovery Center (USA) Zoo in Nebraska. Captured from the wild in Africa as an infant in 1969, Sarah spent almost 2 decades moving back and forth between zoos in Detroit and Cleveland before reaching Riverside in 1989. For more, visit http://buff.ly/296CMWJ
GRASP project manager Johannes Refisch present his talk on the carbon /great ape monitoring tool at the United Nations/Kenya Conference on Space Technology and Applications for Wildlife Management and Protecting Biodiversity
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Save the Chimps hosts annual online auction in Palm Beach Read more http://buff.ly/294yNIB
Sarah is a female chimpanzee who turned 47 years of age this week at the Riverside Discovery Center (USA) Zoo in Nebraska. Captured from the wild in Africa as an infant in 1969, Sarah spent almost 2 decades moving back and forth between zoos in Detroit and Cleveland before reaching Riverside in 1989. For more, visit http://ift.tt/292sJPn http://ift.tt/299uWw0
Save the Chimps hosts annual online auction in Palm Beach
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Julchen, a female Western Lowland gorilla who was captured from the wild in Africa as an infant in 1964 and moved to the Frankfurt (Germany) Zoo 2 years later, died this week after a brief illness. She was 51 years of age, and was one of the oldest animals at the zoo. For more, visit http://buff.ly/28WGtJ6
Julchen, a female Western Lowland gorilla who was captured from the wild in Africa as an infant in 1964 and moved to the Frankfurt (Germany) Zoo 2 years later, died this week after a brief illness. She was 51 years of age, and was one of the oldest animals at the zoo. For more, visit http://ift.tt/291Kelh http://ift.tt/28Z6IiO
#GreatApeMoment Watch young gorilla attempts to beat his chest for the first time - only to knock himself off balance and topple over Watch video here http://buff.ly/28XKpge
#GreatApeMoment Watch young gorilla attempts to beat his chest for the first time - only to knock himself off balance and topple over
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Samantha is a female chimpanzee at Zoo Miami (USA) who turned 47 years of age this week. Captured from the wild in Liberia as an infant in 1969, Samantha spent the next 12 years in private ownership before reaching the zoo in 1981. She has given birth 4 times, most recently to Sokoto in 2001. For more, visit http://buff.ly/28VvcwP
Sandra, the female Sumatran-Bornean hybrid orangutan who made international headlines in 2014 when an Argentina court declared her a “non-human person,” will be among 50 animals transferred to a new eco-park when the Buenos Aires zoo closes after 140 years. The city’s mayor made the decision after deciding that exhibiting captive animals was “degrading.” For more, visit http://buff.ly/28TkbxM
Samantha is a female chimpanzee at Zoo Miami (USA) who turned 47 years of age this week. Captured from the wild in Liberia as an infant in 1969, Samantha spent the next 12 years in private ownership before reaching the zoo in 1981. She has given birth 4 times, most recently to Sokoto in 2001. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1HWJKTl http://ift.tt/290nsqQ
Sandra, the female Sumatran-Bornean hybrid orangutan who made international headlines in 2014 when an Argentina court declared her a “non-human person,” will be among 50 animals transferred to a new eco-park when the Buenos Aires zoo closes after 140 years. The city’s mayor made the decision after deciding that exhibiting captive animals was “degrading.” For more, visit http://ift.tt/28OCVuv http://ift.tt/28PJB9M
Chimpanzees hold secret to ultimate comfy bed, says expert Read more http://buff.ly/28MhLeV
Chimpanzees hold secret to ultimate comfy bed, says expert
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An infant male Bornean orangutan estimated to be just 2 months old was seized from a village in East Kotawaringin by a joint team from the Indonesia wildlife authority (BKSDA) and the Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP). Extremely weak and dehydrated, the orangutan was rushed to the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation’s Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Central Kalimantan, where he is receiving round-the-clock care. For more, visit http://buff.ly/1SbZXIK
An infant male Bornean orangutan who was being kept illegally as a pet by villagers near Samboja was seized this week by Indonesian wildlife authorities (BKSDA) and Bornean Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) veterinarians and taken to the Samboja Lestari rehabilitation centre in Central Kalimantan. The orangutan – estimated to be less than 2 years of age – is the 6th seized thus far in June 2016. For more, visit http://buff.ly/1XxcRsH
Maggie is a female chimpanzee who was captured as an infant from the wild in Africa in 1973, and has spent the past 4 decades in zoos across the USA. Maggie turned 43 years of age this week at the North Carolina (USA) Zoo’s Kitera Forest exhibit. For more, visit http://buff.ly/263hwry
An infant Bornean orangutan who was found with a bullet lodged in his shoulder in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, was seized this week by the Indonesia wildlife authorities (BKSDA) in collaboration with International Animal Rescue (IAR). Nicknamed “Didik,” the orangutan was severely malnourished, and was found in the forest following tips from local vilagers. For more, visit http://buff.ly/1Ywy0D0
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week passed a draft law making it illegal to own exotic animals such as great apes, cheetahs, lions and other endangered wildlife. Violators will be subject to a life imprisonment and/or a $272,000 USD fine. For more, visit http://buff.ly/1Ys3Z6U
Post-mortem reveals cause of death for Dublin Zoo’s gorilla Harry Read more: http://buff.ly/1OoJypD
An infant male Bornean orangutan estimated to be just 2 months old was seized from a village in East Kotawaringin by a joint team from the Indonesia wildlife authority (BKSDA) and the Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP). Extremely weak and dehydrated, the orangutan was rushed to the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation’s Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Central Kalimantan, where he is receiving round-the-clock care. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1WKC2IN http://ift.tt/26aDtBJ
An infant male Bornean orangutan who was being kept illegally as a pet by villagers near Samboja was seized this week by Indonesian wildlife authorities (BKSDA) and Bornean Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) veterinarians and taken to the Samboja Lestari rehabilitation centre in Central Kalimantan. The orangutan – estimated to be less than 2 years of age – is the 6th seized thus far in June 2016. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1WKC2IN http://ift.tt/264VB3q
Patsy is a female chimpanzee who was captured from then wild in Africa as an infant in 1962, and arrived at the Busch Gardens (USA) Zoo two years later. Patsy turned 54 years of age this week, making her the 4th oldest chimpanzee in North America. Patsy has given birth 12 times, including Mwanzi (pictured) in 2000. For more, visit http://buff.ly/1UuiLsD
Former Perth Zoo orangutan Nyaru – who was transported to a Sumatran sanctuary in May 2016 to prepare for his release into the wild sometime in July/August this year. Read more: http://buff.ly/1toegFz
Maggie is a female chimpanzee who was captured as an infant from the wild in Africa in 1973, and has spent the past 4 decades in zoos across the USA. Maggie turned 43 years of age this week at the North Carolina (USA) Zoo’s Kitera Forest exhibit. For more, visit http://ift.tt/22HXygK http://ift.tt/1SaIfFx
On the 13th June 2016 the GRASP Programme Coordinator Doug Cress was invited for a meeting of the Nairobi Chapter of the Group of 77 at UNEP, where he made a presentation on GRASP’s activities on great apes conservation and on the progress in its work aimed at building political support for the proposal of the Republic of Sierra Leone to declare 9 September a ‘World Great Apes Day’ through the UN General Assembly in order to honor gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos and orangutans as human kind’s next of keen. The meeting was attended by various delegations, including representatives of those African and Asian states, which are partners to GRASP.
An infant Bornean orangutan who was found with a bullet lodged in his shoulder in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, was seized this week by the Indonesia wildlife authorities (BKSDA) in collaboration with International Animal Rescue (IAR). Nicknamed “Didik,” the orangutan was severely malnourished, and was found in the forest following tips from local vilagers. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1YurJYw http://ift.tt/1tAsTGm
#GreatApeMoment In pictures: the incredible life of chimpanzees and bonobos Read more: http://buff.ly/25UwYq2
Doyle is a male chimpanzee who turned 47 years of age this week at the Dallas (USA) Zoo. Captured as an infant from the wild in Africa in 1970, Doyle has spent his entire life in Texas zoos, but has grown into a trusted leader and peacemaker. He has produced 10 offspring. For more, visit http://buff.ly/1UwOTYz
Rebecca is a female chimpanzee who turned 47 years of age this week at the Save the Chimps sanctuary in the US. Captured from the wild in Africa as an infant and was brought to Holloman Air Force Base in the US in 1974, Rebecca spent nearly 30 years in biomedical research, and was then transferred to a breeding program where 7 of her 11 pregnancies ended in miscarriage. She was transferred to Save the Chimps in 2002. For more, visit http://buff.ly/1Ued3cU
An infant female Bornean orangutan who was discovered crying in a cardboard box in Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan, was seized recently by Indonesian wildlife authorities (BKSDA) and transferred to the Nayru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Nicknamed “Mema,” the orangutan is estimated to be no more than 5 months old, and was found to have air rifle pellets in her hip and torso, indicating that her mother was likely shot and killed. For more, visit http://buff.ly/24LjjLT
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week passed a draft law making it illegal to own exotic animals such as great apes, cheetahs, lions and other endangered wildlife. Violators will be subject to a life imprisonment and/or a $272,000 USD fine. For more, visit http://ift.tt/28FpDt9 http://ift.tt/1UvPVYR
Kakowet is a male bonobo who was euthanized this week at the Twycross (UK) Zoo after suffering a collapse. He had recently turned 37 years of age. For more, visit http://buff.ly/1XiwGE2
Post-mortem reveals cause of death for Dublin Zoo’s gorilla Harry
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Patsy is a female chimpanzee who was captured from then wild in Africa as an infant in 1962, and arrived at the Busch Gardens (USA) Zoo two years later. Patsy turned 54 years of age this week, making her the 4th oldest chimpanzee in North America. Patsy has given birth 12 times, including Mwanzi (pictured) in 2000. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1VYQJGG http://ift.tt/1UyQFs1
Bubbles is a female chimpanzee who was captured from the wild in Africa as an infant in 1967and has spent nearly 4 decades in Florida zoos, turned 49 years of age this week at Miami Metro (USA) Zoo. Bubbles, who has given birth 6 times, is not related to the chimpanzee (also named “Bubbles”) that was once owned by singer Michael Jackson. For more, visit http://buff.ly/1WL5cXC
Former Perth Zoo orangutan Nyaru – who was transported to a Sumatran sanctuary in May 2016 to prepare for his release into the wild sometime in July/August this year.
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Rusty is a female chimpanzee who recently celebrated her 44th birthday at the Gladys Porter (USA) Zoo. Captured from the wild in Africa as an infant in 1972, Rusty reached the zoo in 1978, and has given birth 5 times. For more, visit http://buff.ly/25QAsGD
On the 13th June 2016 the GRASP Programme Coordinator Doug Cress was invited for a meeting of the Nairobi Chapter of the Group of 77 at UNEP, where he made a presentation on GRASP’s activities on great apes conservation and on the progress in its work aimed at building political support for the proposal of the Republic of Sierra Leone to declare 9 September a ‘World Great Apes Day’ through the UN General Assembly in order to honor gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos and orangutans as human kind’s next of keen.
The meeting was attended by various delegations, including representatives of those African and Asian states, which are partners to GRASP. http://ift.tt/1UxcAQj
#GreatApeMoment In pictures: the incredible life of chimpanzees and bonobos
Read more: http://goo.gl/ovr0oz http://ift.tt/1UwUGgz
Doyle is a male chimpanzee who turned 47 years of age this week at the Dallas (USA) Zoo. Captured as an infant from the wild in Africa in 1970, Doyle has spent his entire life in Texas zoos, but has grown into a trusted leader and peacemaker. He has produced 10 offspring. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1U6nHjM http://ift.tt/1XTMHBb
Chimpanzee Tommy star of new documentary on struggle is missing, feared dead Read more:http://buff.ly/1tjZujP
Rebecca is a female chimpanzee who turned 47 years of age this week at the Save the Chimps sanctuary in the US. Captured from the wild in Africa as an infant and was brought to Holloman Air Force Base in the US in 1974, Rebecca spent nearly 30 years in biomedical research, and was then transferred to a breeding program where 7 of her 11 pregnancies ended in miscarriage. She was transferred to Save the Chimps in 2002. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1ULGlzv http://ift.tt/234Uk7d
Wildlife Tourism Faces Dark Days—but Revenue Soars Read more: http://buff.ly/1tcbvam
An infant female Bornean orangutan who was discovered crying in a cardboard box in Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan, was seized recently by Indonesian wildlife authorities (BKSDA) and transferred to the Nayru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Nicknamed “Mema,” the orangutan is estimated to be no more than 5 months old, and was found to have air rifle pellets in her hip and torso, indicating that her mother was likely shot and killed. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1YmVOsU http://ift.tt/28wFNoQ
Kakowet is a male bonobo who was euthanized this week at the Twycross (UK) Zoo after suffering a collapse. He had recently turned 37 years of age. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1tlxgEJ http://ift.tt/21hs6o0
Bubbles is a female chimpanzee who was captured from the wild in Africa as an infant in 1967and has spent nearly 4 decades in Florida zoos, turned 49 years of age this week at Miami Metro (USA) Zoo. Bubbles, who has given birth 6 times, is not related to the chimpanzee (also named “Bubbles”) that was once owned by singer Michael Jackson. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1HWJKTl http://ift.tt/1XisQeg
Two illegal traders in possession of 12 chimpanzee skulls were arrested this week in Cameroon, following a joint operation between Cameroon law enforcement officials and EAGLE Network’s Last Great Ape Organization (LAGA). The skulls, which are believed to have come from the Dja Reserve, bring to 49 the number of great ape skulls seized thus far in 2016. For more, visit http://buff.ly/1UCpbl6
