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Children of Conservation, Africa: Chimfunshi Community School Project, when conservation meets education - February 18, 2019

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 staff and […]

Katie 1995-2019 - February 16, 2019

By Patti Ragan, Center for the Great Apes Dear CGA Members and Friends, The hardest letter I ever have to write is that of notifying our members and supporters of the loss of one of our precious great ape residents. I am deeply sorry to tell you the sad news that our beloved and beautiful chimpanzee […]

Alert! Wild chimpanzees die from human common cold - February 14, 2019

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 animals are infected by human […]

PASA/Africa: The successful rescue of Bo and Bella - February 13, 2019

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 Kenya. Last November, these […]

Entries now open for Artevista 2nd Edition: ‘Hunting is not cool’ - February 12, 2019

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 of these […]

Ritt 1994-2018 - February 12, 2019

From Save the Chimps We announce with heavy hearts the passing of our dear friend Ritt, a sweet and playful male chimpanzee from Kiley’s family. Ritt was known for his gentle heart, his dependable friendship, and his many adorable quirks that made him so unique. Ritt was born January 13, 1994 to his mother Frieda […]

Chimpanzees escape from Belfast Zoo enclosure using tree branch ladder - February 11, 2019

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 family trip to the zoo. […]

In Belgium, a license is needed now to adopt an animal - January 31, 2019

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  requires a license to adopt an animal. But […]

More chimpanzees to move to sanctuary in 2019 and beyond - January 28, 2019

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 […]

Farewell, Johnny: Japan’s oldest chimpanzee dies at 69 - January 23, 2019

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 to Oji Zoo. […]

Computer facial recognition to combat wildlife trafficking. Starting with our fellows chimpanzees. ChimpFace arises! - January 14, 2019

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 North-American conservationist Alexandra Russo and […]

Serginho (* 20/03/1998 † 07/01/2019) - January 9, 2019

GREAT APES SANCTUARY OF VARGEM GRANDE PAULISTA -SP / AFFILIATED TO GAP PROJECT He arrived on a rainy Christmas day, 8 months old and totally changed our lives. For him we moved from the city to the countryside. For him we gave up trips and family outings, because someone always had to stay for safety […]

Amazing sculpture of orangutan Sandra - January 8, 2019

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, and there are some incredible pieces there!  This […]

In loving memory of Beth - December 31, 2018

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 smooth, dark face. She was […]

GAP Brazil: News from Cecilia, the first chimpanzee released by Habeas Corpus right in the world - December 21, 2018

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 to be transfered from the zoo […]

Africa/DRC: Updates on Doguy, the chimp with eye issues - December 18, 2018

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 the so expected eye operation! First, one of the two South African […]

Chimpanzee Trust Ngamba Island/Africa: How Chimpanzees Make Economic Decisions - November 25, 2018

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 willing to take a risk […]

PASA/Africa: See new behind the stage footage and support the apes sanctuaries work - November 21, 2018

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. But, this […]

GAP mourns for the decision of German Court to keep chimpanzee Robby at the circus - November 19, 2018

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 the last seven years not only […]

Spain: GAP Project and Animalia Protección Animal alert about the deplorable state of five Japanese monkeys in Guardamar del Segura (Alicante) - November 15, 2018

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. Given the refusal of the […]