Do non-human animals have culture?
Unquestionably, non-human animals do, indeed, have culture. It is another example of an erosion of the concept of human exceptionalism. Humans like to think that… Read More »Do non-human animals have culture?
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Animals adopting unrelated animals or animals of another species
We know that humans adopt children through adoption services because their parents are unable to look after their own children for whatever reason. It’s a… Read More »Animals adopting unrelated animals or animals of another species
Gorillas should be given a Covid-19 vaccination
Zoo gorillas should be given the Covid-19 vaccination because scientists have discovered that captive gorillas at a zoo in California have contracted the disease from,… Read More »Gorillas should be given a Covid-19 vaccination
Cher wants to free gorilla caged for thirty years in a shopping mall
I can barely write about this because it is so cruel and when you write about cruel things you can be cruel to yourself because… Read More »Cher wants to free gorilla caged for thirty years in a shopping mall
Female Ethiopian gelada monkey suppresses development to avoid sex with father
Female gelada monkeys of Ethiopian rapidly mature in the presence of an incoming breeding male. While the biological father of the gelada monkey is present… Read More »Female Ethiopian gelada monkey suppresses development to avoid sex with father
Baboons who are more strongly bonded live longer lives
A study published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B tells us that strong social bonds extends the lifespan of baboons. It… Read More »Baboons who are more strongly bonded live longer lives
Uganda’s mountain gorilla births soar due to coronavirus pandemic and better protection
Uganda’s mountain gorilla population is doing well because during the peace and quiet brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down tourism, and because… Read More »Uganda’s mountain gorilla births soar due to coronavirus pandemic and better protection
Wealthy Romans in Egypt imported monkeys from India to keep as pets
EGYPT – RED SEA COAST – 100-200 BC: The remains of pet monkeys, “sleeping like children”, have been uncovered in an ancient seaport of Egypt… Read More »Wealthy Romans in Egypt imported monkeys from India to keep as pets
Remarkable photograph of lowland gorilla and her infant
This is a remarkable photograph by Ben Birchal (distributed by the agency PA) taken at Bristol Zoo last Wednesday of Kala, a western lowland gorilla,… Read More »Remarkable photograph of lowland gorilla and her infant
Logging a pristine African forest to supply timber to China
A pristine African forest, the home to some of the world’s most precious and endangered species such as apes and birds is to be opened… Read More »Logging a pristine African forest to supply timber to China
Great photographs of Shango a lowland gorilla being tested for Covid-19
Shango is 31 years of age and a 433 pounds gorilla living at Zoo Miami. He got into a fight with his younger brother Barney,… Read More »Great photographs of Shango a lowland gorilla being tested for Covid-19
Chimpanzees like to share experiences and it helps them bond just like humans
As is the case for humans, chimpanzees like to share experiences together and it helps them to bond. Sharing experiences together is a basis for… Read More »Chimpanzees like to share experiences and it helps them bond just like humans