She exposed smuggling rings and research laboratories and built a sanctuary for gibbons in South Carolina.
Tag: Monkeys and Apes
Ndakasi, Mountain Gorilla in Famous Selfie, Dies at 14
She died at age 14 in the Democratic Republic of Congo after “a prolonged illness,” said the park where she lived.
Fleeting Glimpses of Indonesia’s Endangered Orangutans
On the island of Sumatra, a devoted group of conservationists is grasping for a solution that will benefit both the animals and the people who live around them.
Your Monday Briefing
Haiti is searching for answers almost a week after the assassination of its president.
Why Do Humans Feed So Many Animals?
Researchers want to learn more about the connections between humans and the feeding of birds, beasts and other fauna.
San Diego Zoo Apes Get an Experimental Covid Vaccine
Apes easily fall prey to human respiratory infections, making the virus a major concern for zoos and conservationists.
Future Vaccines Depend on Test Subjects in Short Supply: Monkeys
The pandemic has highlighted the United States’ dependence on China for research animals, reviving calls for a “strategic monkey reserve.”
After Bars and Beaches, Gibbons Await a New Home in Thailand
The small apes were once widespread across much of Asia. But rampant deforestation and ruthless hunting of the acrobatic animal has greatly reduced its numbers and its habitat.
Covid Infections in Animals Prompt Scientific Concern
Mink in Denmark are not the only animals that could become reservoirs for the coronavirus to spread new mutations to people.
Here are the Best Animal Livestreams
Research shows that watching footage of them can make you happier, so here’s a list of round-the-clock camera footage that will bring koalas, penguins and puppies straight to your screen.