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Vaccinating Wild Great Apes and The Ethics of...

- Friday, 10 March 2017 No Comments


Vaccinating Wild Great Apes and The Ethics of Experimental Studies

Peter D. Walsh and colleagues have published a study in which they show that captive chimpanzees can be vaccinated successfully again Ebola virus based on an oral vaccine…



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Debbie, a female chimpanzee who spent the first 5 years of her...

- Friday, 17 February 2017 No Comments


Debbie, a female chimpanzee who spent the first 5 years of her life as a pet living alongside a dog and a parrot and eating her meals at the family table, was euthanized this week at the Knoxville (USA) Zoo after a prolonged period of failing health. She was 45. Debbie arrived at the zoo in 1976 wearing a skirt and carrying a plastic purse, but eventually became the chimpanzee matriach. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2kuwGVA



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Little Mama, a female chimpanzee who was captured from the wild...

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Little Mama, a female chimpanzee who was captured from the wild in Africa as a juvenile in 1938 and spent almost 3 decades as a performer in shows such as Ice Capades, turned 79 years of age this week at the Lion Country Safari (USA) Zoo. Little Mama is believed to be the oldest captive chimpanzee in the world, and her diet of fruits, leafy greens, vegetables and high-calorie biscuits – coupled with iron supplements and omega 3 multivitamins – keeps her energetic. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2l6omby



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Debbie, a female chimpanzee who spent the first 5 years of her...

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Debbie, a female chimpanzee who spent the first 5 years of her life as a pet living alongside a dog and a parrot and eating her meals at the family table, was euthanized this week at the Knoxville (USA) Zoo after a prolonged period of failing health. She was 45. Debbie arrived at the zoo in 1976 wearing a skirt and carrying a plastic purse, but eventually became the chimpanzee matriach. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2kObNAJ http://ift.tt/2kX4Hwf



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Little Mama, a female chimpanzee who was captured from the wild...

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Little Mama, a female chimpanzee who was captured from the wild in Africa as a juvenile in 1938 and spent almost 3 decades as a performer in shows such as Ice Capades, turned 79 years of age this week at the Lion Country Safari (USA) Zoo. Little Mama is believed to be the oldest captive chimpanzee in the world, and her diet of fruits, leafy greens, vegetables and high-calorie biscuits – coupled with iron supplements and omega 3 multivitamins – keeps her energetic. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2kQTWM3 http://ift.tt/2l6cwOs



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An infant Bornean orangutan being held illegally as a pet in a...

- Thursday, 9 February 2017 No Comments


An infant Bornean orangutan being held illegally as a pet in a village compound in the Seruyan district of Central Kalimantan was seized this week by the Indonesia wildlife authority (BKSDA) and the Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP). Nicknamed “Mely,” the orangutan was discovered by a local high school student who then alerted authorities. The orangutan still bears scars of a rope that was around its neck, but will begin the rehabilitation process at the COP recovery centre. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2kMMVdh



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An infant Bornean orangutan being held illegally as a pet in a...

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An infant Bornean orangutan being held illegally as a pet in a village compound in the Seruyan district of Central Kalimantan was seized this week by the Indonesia wildlife authority (BKSDA) and the Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP). Nicknamed “Mely,” the orangutan was discovered by a local high school student who then alerted authorities. The orangutan still bears scars of a rope that was around its neck, but will begin the rehabilitation process at the COP recovery centre. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2lt30E3 http://ift.tt/2lw2NRp



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#GreatApeMoment : Western Lowland gorillas Shinda (female, left)...

- Tuesday, 7 February 2017 No Comments


#GreatApeMoment : Western Lowland gorillas Shinda (female, left) and Kiburi (male, right) at the Prague (Czech Republic) Zoo disagree as to who should cuddle infant Ajabu. Shina gave birth to Ajabu in 2016. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2lh0ghi http://ift.tt/2kPgBJ2



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The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which governs over...

- Monday, 6 February 2017 No Comments


The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which governs over 230 zoos in North America, pushes back against the Trump administration’s abrupt decision to delete animal welfare data. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2kKr5Ju



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The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which governs over...

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The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which governs over 230 zoos in North America, pushes back against the Trump administration’s abrupt decision to delete animal welfare data. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2kKHZHX http://ift.tt/2jUK3t3



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An injured adult female Sumatran orangutan who had been...

- Saturday, 4 February 2017 No Comments


An injured adult female Sumatran orangutan who had been abandoned in a local house in Sidikalang, North Sumatra, was rescued this week by the Indonesia wildlife authority (BKSDA) and the Orangutan Information Centre (OIC), and transported to the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) facility for treatment. It is believed the orangutan’s former owner had beaten her before leaving. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2l17vcS



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An adult female chimpanzee who was kept illegally as a pet by a...

- Friday, 3 February 2017 No Comments


An adult female chimpanzee who was kept illegally as a pet by a lawyer in the suburban Cairo city of Heliopolis was seized this week by Egyptian authorities and transferred to the Giza Zoo. Nicknamed “Julia,” the chimpanzee is believed to be 15 years old, and was found in the company of other illegal wildlife. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2l0QtvN



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An injured adult female Sumatran orangutan who had been...

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An injured adult female Sumatran orangutan who had been abandoned in a local house in Sidikalang, North Sumatra, was rescued this week by the Indonesia wildlife authority (BKSDA) and the Orangutan Information Centre (OIC), and transported to the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) facility for treatment. It is believed the orangutan’s former owner had beaten her before leaving. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1GOdaDt http://ift.tt/2kaJIWA



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An adult female chimpanzee who was kept illegally as a pet by a...

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An adult female chimpanzee who was kept illegally as a pet by a lawyer in the suburban Cairo city of Heliopolis was seized this week by Egyptian authorities and transferred to the Giza Zoo. Nicknamed “Julia,” the chimpanzee is believed to be 15 years old, and was found in the company of other illegal wildlife. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2jGMfJg http://ift.tt/2l4iJdm



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As a consumer who cares about animal conservation, use this...

- Thursday, 2 February 2017 No Comments


As a consumer who cares about animal conservation, use this guide from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to show your love by purchasing products made by companies that are members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Support these companies committed to making a difference for wild orangutans and other endangered species by using certified sustainable palm oil that is deforestation-free.



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As a consumer who cares about animal conservation, use this...

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As a consumer who cares about animal conservation, use this guide from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to show your love by purchasing products made by companies that are members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Support these companies committed to making a difference for wild orangutans and other endangered species by using certified sustainable palm oil that is deforestation-free. http://ift.tt/2kYgVm8



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Inji, a female Sumatran orangutan who is the oldest of her...

- Wednesday, 1 February 2017 No Comments


Inji, a female Sumatran orangutan who is the oldest of her species in North America, celebrated her 57th birthday recently at the Oregon (USA) Zoo. Brought to the USA as an infant through the pet trade, Inji is no the zoo’s oldest animal. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2kVME6K



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Inji, a female Sumatran orangutan who is the oldest of her...

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Inji, a female Sumatran orangutan who is the oldest of her species in North America, celebrated her 57th birthday recently at the Oregon (USA) Zoo. Brought to the USA as an infant through the pet trade, Inji is no the zoo’s oldest animal. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2kVME6K http://ift.tt/2jVz82R



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“The Secret Trade in baby Chimps,” a year-long undercover...

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“The Secret Trade in baby Chimps,” a year-long undercover investigation by the BBC programme, “The Documentary,”, has revealed the cruelty, corruption and complex web at the heart of the illegal traffic in chimpanzees from West Africa. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2kNilyY



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Karta, a female Sumatran orangutan who had previously lost 6...

- Tuesday, 31 January 2017 No Comments


Karta, a female Sumatran orangutan who had previously lost 6 infants during pregnancy, died as a result of internal bleeding while giving birth recently at the Adelaide (Australia) Zoo. The infant was stillborn. Karta was 34 years of age. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2kMtZtU



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Ansoumane Doumbouya, the former head of Guinea’s wildlife...

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Ansoumane Doumbouya, the former head of Guinea’s wildlife department and CITES management authority who masterminded an illegal wildlife trade from West Africa for almost a decade, was pardoned recently by the President of Guinea. Doumbouya was implicated in the traffic of hundreds of chimpanzees and other endangered wildlife before being arrested in 2015, and was sentenced to 18 months in prison. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2kMqXWJ



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A female Sumatran orangutan and her infant (pictured) were...

- Monday, 30 January 2017 No Comments


A female Sumatran orangutan and her infant (pictured) were recently rescued from a tiny forest patch inside a plantation in South Aceh by the Orangutan Information Centre (OIC) Human and Orangutan Conflict Response Unit (HOCRU) and the Indonesian wildlife authority (BKSDA). After a brief health check, the orangutans were released into the Leuser forests. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2jvESzh



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“The Secret Trade in baby Chimps,” a year-long undercover...

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“The Secret Trade in baby Chimps,” a year-long undercover investigation by the BBC programme, “The Documentary,”, has revealed the cruelty, corruption and complex web at the heart of the illegal traffic in chimpanzees from West Africa. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2kI5wab http://ift.tt/2jo8nbk



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Karta, a female Sumatran orangutan who had previously lost 6...

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Karta, a female Sumatran orangutan who had previously lost 6 infants during pregnancy, died as a result of internal bleeding while giving birth recently at the Adelaide (Australia) Zoo. The infant was stillborn. Karta was 34 years of age. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2jLjgm9 http://ift.tt/2kGOhFZ



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Ansoumane Doumbouya, the former head of Guinea’s wildlife...

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Ansoumane Doumbouya, the former head of Guinea’s wildlife department and CITES management authority who masterminded an illegal wildlife trade from West Africa for almost a decade, was pardoned recently by the President of Guinea. Doumbouya was implicated in the traffic of hundreds of chimpanzees and other endangered wildlife before being arrested in 2015, and was sentenced to 18 months in prison. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2kMdZbD http://ift.tt/2jKYSRS



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A female Sumatran orangutan and her infant (pictured) were...

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A female Sumatran orangutan and her infant (pictured) were recently rescued from a tiny forest patch inside a plantation in South Aceh by the Orangutan Information Centre (OIC) Human and Orangutan Conflict Response Unit (HOCRU) and the Indonesian wildlife authority (BKSDA). After a brief health check, the orangutans were released into the Leuser forests. For more, visit http://ift.tt/1GOdaDt http://ift.tt/2jKWHho



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An infant female Bornean orangutan who was found alone near...

- Thursday, 26 January 2017 No Comments


An infant female Bornean orangutan who was found alone near Pilang in Central Kalimantan was rescued recently by Indonesian wildlife authorities (BKSDA) and the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) and transferred to the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Nicknamed “Jacqui,” the orangutan is estimated to be 1 year old but weighs only 2.6 kilograms. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2jCFdRF



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An infant female Bornean orangutan who was found alone near...

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An infant female Bornean orangutan who was found alone near Pilang in Central Kalimantan was rescued recently by Indonesian wildlife authorities (BKSDA) and the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) and transferred to the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Nicknamed “Jacqui,” the orangutan is estimated to be 1 year old but weighs only 2.6 kilograms. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2kyrs6F http://ift.tt/2k8A6wk



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The dire prediction that 63% of the world’s primates are...

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The dire prediction that 63% of the world’s primates are threatened and face severe extinction threats has prompted an opinion article co-authored by GRASP Ambassador Russell Mittermeier, vice-chair of Conservation International and chair of the IUCN / SSC Primate Specialist Group, and Anthony Rylands, senior research scientists of Conservation International and deputy chair of the IUCN / SSC Primate Specialist Group. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2k3C2G4



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The Chester (UK) Zoo was forced to temporarily evacuate its...

- Wednesday, 25 January 2017 No Comments


The Chester (UK) Zoo was forced to temporarily evacuate its visitors this week following the escape of Indah, a female Sumatran orangutan who made it as far as the keepers’ area before being recaptured. This is the 2nd orangutan escape since the critically endangered animals were moved to the £40million Monsoon Islands attraction in July 2016. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2juMZNF



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The dire prediction that 63% of the world’s primates are...

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The dire prediction that 63% of the world’s primates are threatened and face severe extinction threats has prompted an opinion article co-authored by GRASP Ambassador Russell Mittermeier, vice-chair of Conservation International and chair of the IUCN / SSC Primate Specialist Group, and Anthony Rylands, senior research scientists of Conservation International and deputy chair of the IUCN / SSC Primate Specialist Group. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2j5asc0 http://ift.tt/2jZV8fQ



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The alarming trade in great ape skulls and body parts is a major...

- Tuesday, 24 January 2017 No Comments


The alarming trade in great ape skulls and body parts is a major conservation threat, and GRASP’s Apes Seizure Database has recorded the confiscation of 159 skulls globally since 2015. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2jtt4P5



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The Chester (UK) Zoo was forced to temporarily evacuate its...

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The Chester (UK) Zoo was forced to temporarily evacuate its visitors this week following the escape of Indah, a female Sumatran orangutan who made it as far as the keepers’ area before being recaptured. This is the 2nd orangutan escape since the critically endangered animals were moved to the £40million Monsoon Islands attraction in July 2016. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2kfFDyg http://ift.tt/2j2uaF6



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The alarming trade in great ape skulls and body parts is a major...

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The alarming trade in great ape skulls and body parts is a major conservation threat, and GRASP’s Apes Seizure Database has recorded the confiscation of 159 skulls globally since 2015. For more, visit http://ift.tt/2jarTD8 http://ift.tt/2jVCK7Y



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Josephine, a female Western Lowland gorilla who was the...

- Friday, 20 January 2017 No Comments


Josephine, a female Western Lowland gorilla who was the matriarch of the Miami (USA) Zoo group but better-known as the grandmother of Harambe, died this week at the age of 50. Josephine was captured from the wild in Africa as an infant in 1967, and was the property of the National Institutes of Health before reaching Miami in 1983. She was euthanized after suffering a series of critical health complications. For more, visit http://buff.ly/2k81drq



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