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Simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) is a species of retrovirus that cause persistent infections in at least 45 species of non-human primates. [1] [2] Based on analysis of strains found in four species of monkeys from Bioko Island, which was isolated from the mainland by rising sea levels about 11,000 years ago, it has been concluded that SIV has been present in monkeys and apes for at least ...
The mission of Save the Chimps is to provide sanctuary and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need. Since opening, the sanctuary has saved over 300 chimpanzees (chimpadmin, n.d.-b). The majority of the chimpanzees at Save the Chimps live in large social groups on 12 separate three-acre islands located on 150 acres in a rural area of Fort Pierce ...
Chimp Approx. Age Date of Rescue Status Enclosure Abu: 16 Years March 2006 Deceased N/A Amadeus: 13 Years March 2006 Alpha Male Adult Azzie: 1.5 Years July 2008 Infant Female Juvenile 2 Bazia: 3 Years July 2008 Infant Female Juvenile 2 Bruce: Unknown Died at Sudan Safe House 2007 Deceased N/A Charlene: 2.5 Years July 2008 Infant Female Juvenile ...
It’s been just over two years since Tonka arrived at Save the Chimps, a 150-acre parcel of protected land where 222 apes born in captivity have come to live out their retirement.
A California couple, who once made national news for surviving a brutal chimpanzee attack in 2005, faced yet another tragedy years later when a Myanmar businessman reportedly exploited their ...
In Congo, the institute has maintained the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center since 1999. It has 26 hectares of land at its disposal and a protected area of 72.84 km² was set up nearby by the government of Congo in March 1999. It is used to house orphaned chimpanzees.
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Chimp Haven is a non-profit sanctuary for more than 300 chimpanzees retired from laboratory research. The 200-acre (81 ha) sanctuary is located in Eddie D. Jones Nature Park [ 2 ] in Keithville, Louisiana , approximately 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Shreveport .