Cincinnati Zoo Employee Severely Injured in Primate Bite Incident
The primate care worker ‘sustained a partial amputation of the thumb,’ the Ohio institution said in a statement. A worker at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden suffered a partial…
Sibu Jr: The Young Orangutan Embarking on a New Journey in His Forever Home
A baby orangutan named Sibu Junior has found a new home at a dedicated monkey sanctuary after his mother couldnβt feed him. Born on July 31 at Dublin Zoo, Sibu…
Resourceful Orangutan Crafts Tool to Fetch Floating Basket from Pond β A Must-See Moment!
Kawi, a clever orangutan at the Prague Zoo, recently amazed visitors and experts alike by inventing a tool to retrieve a floating wicker basket from a pond. Lucie Ε tΔpniΔkovΓ‘, who…
Female Gibbons Put on a Robotic Dance Show β Always with an Audience in Sight
Female gibbons perform a distinctive, rhythmic dance that researchers believe may be driven by frustration or as a way to capture attention. These apes even check to see if they…
Gabonβs Wild Gorillas Consume Plants with Natural Antibacterial Powers Against Drug-Resistant E. coli
Wild gorillas eat the same tree bark used by traditional healers, which can inhibit the growth of E. coli in petri dishes, according to a new study. In the lush…
Bonobos and the Ancient Roots of the ‘Common Enemy Effect
In the face of threats from other groups, humans, chimpanzees, and a selection of other species get closer with their own. Now an international team led by Kyoto University has…
Disabled Chimp Rescued from Bushmeat Trade Finds Sanctuary in New Home
A disabled chimpanzee orphaned by the illegal bushmeat trade in Africa has found a new sanctuary. Chocolat, who has been cared for in Kenya for the past two decades, has…
Rare Birth: Critically Endangered Monkey Welcomes New Hope at Safari Park
A critically endangered cotton-top tamarin monkey was born at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire. Maxi, the mother, welcomed her tiny baby on Thursday, weighing in at just 40 grams (1.4…
Banksy’s London Zoo Mural Hints at the Mystery of Wild Animals Spotted Across the City
Workers arriving at the London Zoo were surprised to discover an unexpected exhibit that suggested the animals were being set free LONDON (AP) β Early Tuesday morning, workers at the…
Baby Monkey Named in Honor of ‘Dedicated’ Volunteer
A zoo in Devon has found a heartfelt way to honor a beloved volunteer who recently passed away by naming a baby monkey after him. Nigel Edwards, who dedicated over…