Palm oil plantations accelerating deforestation The potential for new laws governing the use of forest resources this year in Cameroon promises an opportunity to stem the rapid loss of forest in thebiologically diverse country. But the changes may ultimately...

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Gentle natured Akiba is one of the lower ranking members of her group. She’s agile, healthy, beautiful and social, but she generally keeps a low profile and tries to avoid conflict. Akiba (right) does very much enjoy her friendship with Kadei! Photo by...

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The evening of Friday, May 30th was filled with excitement as we held our fourth annual IDA-Africa gala in Portland, Oregon to raise funds for the chimpanzees of Sanaga-Yong Rescue Center! A surprise performance by The von Trapps, the great grand-children...

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It's rainy season at Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center, and with the rain sometimes comes strong winds that can knock down trees. A few days ago this umbrella tree came down across our driveway when our chainsaw was broken (it's fixed now!). Three...

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The volunteer,Monica Szczupider, had a discussion with the Photographic Society of India about the plight of chimpanzees in Central Africa, featuring photos of the ones and only's chimps of Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Centre !

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Yannick is a well-liked and respected member of the Sanaga-Yong Rescue Center family! As a long-term caregiver for the chimpanzees he has established a strong understanding of and appreciation for their temperaments, behaviors and personalities. As part...

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One hundred friends and supporters joined us Friday evening at Portland's beautiful University Club to make our annual fundraising gala a wonderful success! A really delicious full-course vegan dinner, plentiful beer and wine, a varied assortment of generously...

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