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July 25 Bowling for Apes to raise money for imperiled wild great apes
July 25 <em>Bowling for Apes</em> to raise money for imperiled wild great apes

Great Ape Trust is returning its popular global conservation fundraiser, Bowling for Apes, for a fourth year on July 25 at AMF Bowling Center in Des Moines. A full 100 percent of the money raised will go to offset Great Ape Trust’s conservation budget, which supports projects in the range countries where wild great apes live.» Full Story
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 A compilation of news articles about the scientific study and conservation of the world's great apes and primates.

» More baby gorillas 'baptized' in Rwanda
» Could the orangutan be our closest relative?
» "Forest footprint" to show which companies care about rain forests
» Rangers struggle to protect wildlife in Borneo
» Scientists to monitor bonobo reintroductions
» Rwanda and Trust embark on extensive Gishwati reforestation
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How last year’s floods are affecting Great Ape Trust's future HOW LAST YEAR’S FLOODS ARE AFFECTING GREAT APE TRUST'S FUTURE
A year after floodwaters swamped Great Ape Trust, life at the southeast Des Moines scientific research institute is returning to normal – albeit a normality redefined by the lessons and realities of the Floods of 2008. » Read more.
'Forest of Hope' teaches Rwandan youths about great ape conservation 'FOREST OF HOPE' TEACHES RWANDAN YOUTHS ABOUT GREAT APE CONSERVATION
The futures of the students living near the Gishwati Forest and the chimpanzees living in it are closely tied. "If we can show these kids that conservation has value in their lives, their interest in conservation will be sustainable … and they will save the forest," said a Great Ape Trust official overseeing the Gishwati Area Conservation Program. » Read more.
Great Ape Trust visits offer 'unforgettable experiences' GREAT APE TRUST VISITS OFFER 'UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES'
Great Ape Trust is receiving rave reviews for a revamped public visitation program. In addition to experiences guests have always had in the bonobo laboratory and orangutan outdoor enclosure, they now have opportunities to visit with scientists, see apes in their outdoor yards, attempt the same tool tasks as orangutans and use the bonobos' electronic keyboard. "This was an unforgettable visit," said one guest. » Read more.
Great Ape Trust marks milestone with first PhD GREAT APE TRUST MARKS MILESTONE WITH FIRST PHD
Dr. Kristina Walkup, a research assistant at Great Ape Trust, received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Iowa State University in May. The first student to complete dissertation research at Great Ape Trust, Walkup expanded greatly on what scientists know about orangutans’ causal understanding of tool use. » Read more.
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