Sanctuary Blog
Keep up with the current events, news, and all things primate by following our blog. We share our blogs on our social media pages and welcome your comments and observations there.
Witness Your Gift of Sanctuary
Our work is made possible by kind and compassionate supporters whose donations fund the nutritional, environmental, medical and enrichment programs that primates living in captivity require to thrive. Without generous donations, we simply could not provide the...
READ MORE
Macaques Take Turns While Chattering
Japanese monkeys mimic conversational call-and-response pauses of humansby: Katie Brown, ScienceNewsWhen polite people talk, they take turns speaking and adjust the timing of their responses on the fly. So do wild macaques, a team of Japanese ethologists...
READ MORE
New chimpanzee culture discovered
Study describes unique behavioral patterns of Bili-Uéré chimpanzees in the DR CongoDifferent cultures, different habits and different behavioral patterns – this applies not only to humans but also to chimpanzees, one of our two closest living relatives. A team of...
READ MORE
In the Bonobo World, Female Camaraderie Prevails
By Natalie Angier, Sept. 10, 2016 The female bonobo apes of the Wamba forest in the Democratic Republic of Congo had just finished breakfast and were preparing for a brief nap in the treetops, bending and crisscrossing leafy branches into comfortable day beds.But...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
Sharing the Love
Happy Valentine’s Day! At the Primate Rescue Center, we are so fortunate to have supporters who show us love. Whether it’s by sharing our social media posts, donating to our fundraisers or sending goodies for the primates – we feel the love! We are so grateful and...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE