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Kanoa at Sanaga-Yong
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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Nyanga's Story
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Bushmeat a key factor in the spread of the Ebola virus to humans
"Although it has not been hit by Ebola, the Gabonese government has introduced many measures to ensure that the disease does not cross our borders. One of them was the ban on the import or export of game meat from infected countries. " by Khephren Fanga...
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Save chimpanzees !
Please visit www.ida-africa.org or www.lacsy.blogspot.fr (for french people) to learn how you can save chimpanzees from extinction through education, donations and volunteering. Sponsor a chimpanzee today!
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Cecile and Stan !
Cecile and Stan take pleasure and comfort in grooming one another. Just like people, chimpanzees enjoy kissing, embracing, touching, holding hands and grooming. Photo courtesy of Jacques Gillon.
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Chimpanzee Friendship
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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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014 !
Wishing you all a joyful and productive 2014! May it bring awareness, compassion and better protection for chimpanzees and other animals around the world. Photo from Sanaga-Yong Rescue Center courtesy of Jacques Gillon - photographe
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Bushmeat in Central Africa
Cameroon shares a border with Equatorial Guinea, and sadly, the bushmeat situation in the two countries is similar. We have slightly more enforcement in Cameroon, but not nearly enough. Note: This post contains a photo of a monkey carcass, on sale at...
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Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! We thank you for your compassion and dedication to protecting our beautiful planet and all of her amazing creatures! Photo courtesy of Carol Yarrow.
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Join Us in Celebrating January Birthdays!
Join Us in Celebrating January Birthdays! Selma, Tic, Carla & Bouboule (clockwise from top left) Selma est. birth January 2009 Tic est. birth January 2003 Carla est. birth January 2012 Bouboule est. birth January 1998
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Cecile Dreams of Motherhood
Young adult Cecile enjoys time with the babies, including naps on platforms in the satellite cage. Photo by Agnes Souchal - Selma and Anita (awake), Margot and Kanoa, with his foot draped on Cecile (all sleeping)
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Eco-Activists for Governance and Law Enforcement
Our collaborators at EAGLE network are announcing some jobs opportunities in Africa. The EAGLE Network operates in 8 African countries, where it carries wildlife law enforcement operations and brought more than 1,000 traffickers to prison. (More information...
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ILLEGAL ANIMAL TRADE
$10 BILLION A YEAR ILLEGAL ANIMAL TRADE PLAGUES UNITED STATES PORTS - IVORY FROM AFRICAN ELEPHANTS IS A BIG PART OF IT investigations The hub of America's illegal ivory trade -- a business that kills about 35,000 African elephants a year - is right here...
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The commercial bushmeat trade
Throw Back Thursday 2005 "The commercial bushmeat trade is an international multibillion dollar black market that buys and sells meat from the forests, much of which derives from endangered and protected species." U.S. Ambassador Makes Chimpanzee Protection...
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Sanaga-Yong in India !
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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JOIN US FOR OUR GALA MAY 30TH
From 5-10pm at the beautiful University Club in downtown Portland, we'll raise money and awareness. Come have a wonderful time supporting IDA-Africa's amazing work for the chimpanzees and the local community. Get your tickets today at www.ida-africa....
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Sweet chimp Tic !
Eleven-year-old Tic is extremely sweet and likeable. As the second most powerful chimpanzee in his social group of 16, he frequently intervenes in conflicts to protect the underdog. Here he is charming the camera for volunteer Kim White.
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Giving opportunities !
Giving Opportunities Help Keep the Promise! All donations to IDA-Africa are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. In Defense of Animals-Africa is a division of In Defense of Animals Honor a special someone or occasion with a gift of compassionRecognize...
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National Geographic
The photo of Nyanga, taken by talented photographer Allison Leach while she was volunteering at Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center, was an "editor's pick" during the second week of the National Geographic photo contest.
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Jacky chimp !
Although not as active as he was, Jacky still enjoys all that his forested enclosure has to offer! He maintains strong friendships and has an important role in frequently comforting other chimpanzees. Photo courtesy of Jacques Gillon
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Sound-Eklin ! Thank you !
We deeply appreciate the folks at Sound-Eklin for increasing our diagnostic capacity with their generous, very valuable donation of a portable ultrasound machine for Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center! Thank you!! Photo: 15-year-old Amigo by Jacques...
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Happy Valentine's day !
Chimpanzee sponsorships make great valentines gifts! Moon and Lucy, Photo courtesy of Agnès Souchal.
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Chimp Yoko !
Nine-year-old Yoko is well into chimpanzee adolescence, and he’s growing stronger in his social group of 16. He seems to have a sense of fairness, and he sometimes intervenes in conflicts. He could be a future leader. Photo courtesy of Jacques Gillon
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Sponsor Yoko today !
Look into his eyes ... Read more about Yoko's story >> http://ida-africa.org/yoko_268.html and become a virtual caregiver by sponsoring Yoko ! >>https://www.applyweb.com/public/contribute?s=IDAAADOP Thank you for your support !
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LAUGHING PLANET CAFE
Drink a delicious smoothie at Laughing Planet Cafe and help contribute to the care of the chimpanzees of Sanaga-Yong Rescue Center. The Smoothie Promotion has raised over $8,000 so far! Thank you Laughing Planet Cafe for your generosity and compassio...