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…
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…
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…
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…
Chimps Exhibit Human-Like ‘Snappy’ Conversational Habits
Wild chimpanzees engage in surprisingly sophisticated conversations, much like humans, with quick turn-taking and occasional interruptions. Their communication, primarily through gestures and facial expressions, reveals deep evolutionary similarities with human…
Gaza Zoo Animals Displaced Alongside Their Owner Amidst Crisis
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip β Amid the challenges of the Israeli invasion of Rafah last month, a heartwarming exodus took place, not just of nearly one million humans but also…
Malaysia’s Orangutan Diplomacy: A Unique Approach to Trade Partnerships
Malaysia has announced its intention to initiate a unique diplomatic approach: gifting orangutans to its major trading partners who purchase its palm oilβa move reminiscent of China’s famed “panda diplomacy.”…
Caution Urged for Social Media Users Sharing ‘Pet Monkey’ Videos
Social media users are being encouraged to celebrate and appreciate monkeys in their natural habitats rather than engaging with videos depicting them as pets or props. Matt Lovatt, director of…