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To Fix a Leaky Faucet
Dr. Tom Tietjen lends a hand and tells of his summer volunteering experience at the Primate Rescue Center.
Infected monkeys at Michigan research lab threaten health and science
Monkeys infected with tuberculosis were imported into Michigan earlier this year, sparking a disease investigation by state officials and raising questions from animal rights advocates over national testing shortfalls.
‘It was very traumatizing’: Loose pet monkey attacks woman in Dickson
A Carter County woman says she was attacked and injured by a neighbor’s pet monkey while in her own front yard Sunday afternoon.
The Many Ways of Giving
You can ensure the primates receive quality lifetime care and that we can continue saving lives for decades to come.
Chimp Outdoor Enclosure Deck Upgrades
The chimpanzees’ outdoor enclosure now features a new ground-level raised platform on a sloped part of the grounds previously underutilized by the troop...
A Beacon of Hope: The Legacy of Dewey
Remembering and honoring Dewey's legacy on the 25th anniversary of his rescue.
Merry “Chimpmas” 2022
It’s that time again – the 2022 PRC Chimpmas Holiday Wishlist is here! Each year we look forward to this festive season so that we can spoil all the amazing PRC primates with a little extra holiday cheer. The monkeys and apes have all made their Chimpmas Wishlists, and we hope that you will enjoy making their Chimpmas dreams come true!
Chimps show off their ‘signature’ drum beats
Wild chimpanzees have their own "signature drumming style" according to scientists. Researchers who followed and studied chimps in the Ugandan rainforest found that the animals drum out messages to one another on tree roots.