Before you hit ‘share’ on that cute animal photo, consider the harm it can cause
Before you click on or share wildlife content online, it’s worth considering how you might affect a species’ welfare and conservation in the wild.
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Nonprofit Rescues Primates from All Across the Country
Spectrum News 1 from Louisville, KY recently featured the Primate Rescue Center on their program. They spoke with Executive Director Eileen Dunnington to learn more about the sanctuary and the amazing primates who live there. Follow the link in the article to view the full interview at the sanctuary.
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.
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.
HOW 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?
MasterClass – Dr. Jane Goodall Teaches Conservation
Learn from the legendary primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall with her online MasterClass.