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 — 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 oil—a 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…
Woman Discovers Mystery Monkey in Her Conservatory
A mysterious marmoset monkey that wandered into a woman’s conservatory is now under the care of an animal rescue center. The volunteer team at Wings and Paws received a call…
Rescuing an Animal in Distress: A Boater’s Compassionate Act
“When she looked at me, I knew she was thankful …” As a boat operator moving goods along Panama’s Bayano River, Matusalen Garcia knows the area well. But the other…
Chest Beating in Gorillas: A Study on Conflict Prevention
The thunderous display of a gorilla beating its chest is indeed a remarkable spectacle, both visually and audibly. Yet, recent research, drawing upon years of observation of mountain gorillas, reveals…