Bonobos, like Chimpanzees, are the closest relatives to humans. We share up to 98% of our genome. Surprisingly, they’re closer to us, genetically speaking, than to gorillas, even if they’re physically more similar. Bonobos are famous for tolerant female relationships and non-reproductive sexual behavior between partners of all ages and sexes. Who are the […]
Chimps in Liberia Need Our Help!
Sixty six captive chimpanzees on a small island in Liberia, Africa were abandoned by the New York Blood Center OVER A DECADE AGO and are STILL in desperate need of help in order to survive. This group of chimps were captured, breed, and used for research in Vilab II- a facility created by NYBC in partnership with […]
In Defense Of Animals – Africa
In Cameroon, Central Africa it is illegal to kill, capture, sell, buy and eat chimpanzees and gorillas, but the rapid rise in bushmeat trade (the illegal killing of wildlife for profit by poachers) is endangering chimpanzees and gorillas living free in the forest. Since these species of great apes are becoming more rare, their […]
The Hairy Tale. Chimp Got Some Kung Fu Moves!
Move over Mr. Miyagi, there’s a new black in town. While other nosh on bananas, Clemens the chimp shows his roundhouse kicks and kung fu moves, all the while helping a teenage boy build his self-confidence and get the girl of his dreams. Who said kung fu can’t come in hairy package? The Hairy Tale, […]