Farewell to Tonya – Strong to the End
We are so very sad to announce that strong and resilient Tonya long-tailed macaque passed away January 31. Tonya went peacefully and had the comfort of her best friend Toby right by her side. Tonya arrived at the PRC in November 1997, after spending the first...
Breaking news: New Jersey becomes first state to adopt a sweeping ban on wild animals in circuses
New Jersey has made history by becoming the first state in the country to ban the use of numerous wild animal species, including elephants, tigers, lions, bears and primates, in circuses and traveling shows. Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law a measure that...
How Language Allows Scientists to Get Inside the Head of a Chimpanzee
In chimpanzee societies, a whistle followed by a high-pitched hoot seems to mean, “I’m leaving.” Energetic grunts probably say “good food.” And a hip thrust could signal that chimp is ready to get frisky. These rough translations result from decades of research on...