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Chimpanzees more likely to share tools, teach skills when task is complex
Teach a chimpanzee to fish for insects to eat, and you feed her for a lifetime. Teach her a better way to use tools in gathering prey, and you may change the course of evolution. READ MORE
Martina: A Day in the Life of an Alpha Female
When one attaches the word “alpha” to a male or female, often the first thought is that the individual must be strong, loud, or aggressive to achieve their rank. In chimpanzee groups, however, the alpha female does not gain status through aggression or violence,...
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Chimps create ‘rock music’ by throwing stones at trees
In forests across West Africa, scientists have caught some grown male chimpanzees engaging in a strange behavior. The reason is still a mystery, but a new study reveals a clue: The chimps seem to prefer to throw rocks at trees that create a richer, longer lasting sound when struck. READ MOREHOW TO TELL IF AN ANIMAL ENCOUNTER IS ETHICAL?
Ethical animal tourism is top of mind for many of us when we travel. So how do we tell if an animal encounter is ethical? READ MORE
MasterClass – Dr. Jane Goodall Teaches Conservation
Learn from the legendary primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall with her online MasterClass. READ MORE
So Many Ways to Give
The holiday season is truly inspiring. It fosters love and laughter and brings people together. For the Primate Rescue Center, it’s also the time of year that we strive to meet our year-end donation goal. We have promised to provide lifetime care to each of the 50...
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U.S. lab chimps were dumped on Liberia’s Monkey Island and left to starve. He saved them.
MONKEY ISLAND, Liberia — All was quiet when the motorboat puttered to a stop. Saltwater lapped at the narrow sandy shore. Mangrove leaves fluttered in the breeze. Then the man in a blue life jacket cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted: Hoo hoo! READ MORE
Welcome to the Team!
The Primate Rescue Center’s volunteer and intern programs are thriving as we continue to add new faces to the roster each year. These dedicated and hardworking individuals are an essential part of our caregiving team and help us meet our goal of providing excellent...
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