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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 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, Florida. [1] As a GFAS sanctuary, Save the Chimps is not open to the public but holds occasional events for members.
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 .
The Center for Great Apes is an animal sanctuary for great apes located east of Wauchula, Florida. Founded as a nonprofit organization in 1993, the sanctuary has about 70 orangutans and chimpanzees who were formerly used in entertainment, scientific research, or the exotic pet trade. [ 2 ]
Videos captured the escapades of a runaway chimpanzee in the city center of Kharkiv, Ukraine. The chimp, named Chichi, escaped from the Kharkiv Zoo on Monday, Sept. 5, according to Ukraine’s ...
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 ...
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 ...
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