That's quite an unexpected glimpse into the past and a stark reminder of how much more work is needed to change attitudes.

A petition is always circulating to awaken the world.
Do not forget them. change.org/p/bringthechim…
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Happy #WorldMigratoryBirdDay !

In her video message, Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), calls for the urgent need for global action to safeguard both insects and migratory birds.

Learn how to #ProtectInsectsProtectBirds on #WMBD2024 !

📢PRESS RELEASE:

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay 2024 campaign highlights the decline of insects important to many species of #migratorybirds .

#ProtectInsectsProtectBirds

Learn more: ➡️cms.int/en/news/world-…

'We hear a lot about the threats to conspicuous & charismatic animals such as birds & mammals, but far less about the insects that make up over half of all species & play a vital role in the world's ecosystems.'

Happy Birthday Sir David Attenborough 🎂🦋

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The AEWA treaty protects so many charismatic species, from puffins to flocks of geese. 🦩

Ahead of #WorldMigratoryBirdDay , learn more about the AEWA treaty, its aim, and our role in facilitating the protection of the flyways of migratory waterbirds: eu1.hubs.ly/H08_J830

#ThurdayThroughOurLens : Our bodies need to rest to recover from the demands of daily life. Blackback Kamara from Nkuringo group, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park understands this perfectly!

Our screens are hardly large enough to display just how miniscule the average zoo jaguar enclosure size is compared to a wild female jaguar's home range.

Learn more about the problems with keeping big cats in zoo captivity at bornfreeusa.org/clawingattheca…

Report of Business 24, TV station in Côte d'Ivoire, reporting from the memorial for Christophe Boesch, late founder of Taï Chimpanzee Project and Wild Chimpanzee Foundation, on April 30 at CSRS Côte d'Ivoire
youtu.be/awxVgFWqemw

The Congo basin rainforest provides an essential green buffer between people and gorillas. However, it is in fast decline. That's why we are committed to planting millions of trees, protecting the gorilla habitat and local communities. Read more gorillas.org/our-projects/t…

📢 UN #Internship Opportunity!

Are you passionate about migratory animals and want to engage yourself in international nature conservation?

Join us at the CMS Secretariat and gain valuable experience for your career!

#Applynow by 20 May 2024!

➡️careers.un.org/jobSearchDescr…

Frequently used zoo designs compromise animal welfare as they require solitary, predatory, and prey species to coexist in unnatural ways that conflict with their many evolved behaviors to thrive in the wild. bornfreeusa.org/2024/05/02/wil…

🌿Today we're highlighting BONOBOS!

Originally referred to as the 'pygmy chimpanzee,' bonobos are closely related to chimpanzees and share many similar traits. However, they are distinct in their own right, known for their unique behaviors and social structure.

Find out more⬇️

Ian Redmond Their eyes are amazing, a wonderful video 🙏 #InternationalTarsierDay #nature #wildlife

For #InternationalTarsierDay here's one I prepared earlier! youtu.be/wIWLsouio90
- a night to remember in the forests of #Sabah , #Malaysian #Borneo .

Cameroon’s Ebo Forest, home to #gorillas and #chimpanzees , remains at risk from logging and other threats. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is working to strengthen local leadership and civil society engagement in the conservation of Ebo and its ape inhabitants.

Learn more: sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/conservation-h…

First evidence for medical wound treatment in a wild animal 🩹🌱🦧 An orangutan was observed applying a plant with medicinal properties to a wound.
Paper 👉nature.com/articles/s4159…
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Isabelle Laumer PhD caroline and authors from Universitas Nasional Orangutans of Suaq

The centrepiece of this wall of hunting trophies in the Venice Museum of Natural History is this disturbing flayed #gorilla .
Thankfully attitudes have changed; #gorilla tourism provides jobs and community benefits - lesson for #trophyhunting of #elephants ? bornfree.org.uk/news/killing-o…

We made the front page!!
Our paper about the importance of red colobus monkeys across Africa is here:
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Saving a rare and little-known group of monkeys could have cascading net positive impacts on African tropical forest health, says a group of scientists.

Read more: bit.ly/3woMj6T