U.S. Bans Domestic Trade on Ivory and Rhino Horn In an effort to crack down on poaching, the White House set a worldwide precedent last week in announcing a ban on the commercial import, export, and domestic sale of ivory. The ban is part of the administration’s...

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When we received him at Sanaga-Yong Rescue Center in March 2000, his skull had been fractured by a blow from a machete. Three surgeries later he recovered, and we named him Moabi after the strong, beautiful tree that is also an endangered species. Relatively...

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Franz Spielvogel and his Laughing Planet Cafe chain create unique, delicious, healthy food choices while providing vital support for philanthropic causes, including conservation! They donate proceeds from smoothie sales to IDA-Africa and our Sanaga-Yong...

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See these adorable free-living brothers at play in the forest near the camp of Sanaga-Yong Rescue Center.

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Chimpanzee sponsorships make great valentines gifts! Moon and Lucy, Photo courtesy of Agnès Souchal.

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Nicholas Banadzem, seen here with Dr. Sheri Speede, is our resident veterinary technician at Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center. Having honed his veterinary skills in training with volunteer veterinarians from around the world, Nicholas is a very important...

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Our elder Jacky, first resident of Sanaga-Yong Rescue Center, has been very sick for several weeks with a severe, life-threatening intestinal infection. It robbed him of his appetite - at one point he would only eat carrots and boiled eggs - and left...

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Foe was critically ill with malaria twice in the last year, but with treatment he recovered fully each time. Since he seems to be particularly susceptible to the disease, we monitor his appetite and activity level carefully, but today he seems to be in...

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Kanoa insists on cuddling with older juvenile Anita as they sleep each night, but during the days in the forest he is agile, self-confident and independent. Photo of Kanoa striking a pose for photographer Jacques Gillon. visit us on www.ida-africa.org...

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