The man had confessed to killing Rafiki, a rare silverback gorilla who was the leader of the famed Nkuringo gorilla troop, popular with tourists.
Tag: Monkeys and Apes
Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Test in Monkeys Shows Promise
This coronavirus vaccine developed by government researchers and Moderna enabled the animals to quickly clear the infection from their lungs.
These Monkeys Were Once Revered. Now They Are Taking Over.
The monkeys of Lopburi, Thailand, were once a draw for tourists and pilgrims who would feed them. But with few recent visitors, the monkeys are getting hungry — and aggressive.
Four Poachers Arrested After Killing of Rare Silverback Gorilla in Uganda
The silverback, known as Rafiki, was killed by a poacher with a spear, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority. He was the leader of the famed Nkuringo gorilla group, which has been popular with tourists for decades.
Prototype Vaccine Protects Monkeys From Coronavirus
A series of animal experiments may point the way to an effective human vaccine, scientists said.
Coronavirus Puts Captive Orangutans’ Return to the Wild on Hold
If one ape in the forest is infected, a whole population could be wiped out, experts say. So orangutans in Indonesia’s rehabilitation centers are staying where they are.
Dragons, Apes, Mantas and Birds
One way to check in on the state of the natural world? Disappear — with your family — in Indonesia’s jungles for two weeks.
Flying Lanterns Probably Caused Zoo Fire in Germany, Police Say
The blaze burned down a primate enclosure, killing at least 30 animals. Three women told the police that they were sorry for using flying lanterns on New Year’s Eve.
Scientists Were Hunting for the Next Ebola. Now the U.S. Has Cut Off Their Funding.
Predict, a government research program, sought to identify animal viruses that might infect humans and to head off new pandemics.
You’re Swabbing a Dead Gorilla for Ebola. Then It Gets Worse.
Carrion flies inside your hood. Sweat turns your gloves into water balloons. This is tough work, but it could predict disease outbreaks.