Step into the lush landscapes of tropical rainforests or the wide-open spaces of savannas, and you might witness a captivating show unfolding high in the treetops – the world of monkeys. These clever creatures, distant relatives to humans, bring joy and wonder to the wild. Today, let's learn about monkeys – their different types, special traits, their problems, and the important work being done to keep them safe.
(www.JackSanctuary.org), after months of coordinated international effort, welcomed 20 monkeys to their new home. The monkeys, all native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, were confiscated in September 2020, disrupting a wildlife trafficking operation running between the Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R. Congo) and South Africa. This is a historical event and is the first such operation in Africa, where the animals were repatriated back to their native origins.
While crossing the border from Zambia into Zimbabwe, the traffickers were apprehended by the Zimbabwean ZRP/MFFU Officials. When the traffickers could not produce the necessary permits, the Zimbabwean officials moved quickly to confiscate the animals and arrest the traffickers. The arrested persons namely: MBAMBI John, MSIWA Overton, BEGOEX Nzeyi Okitelanga and BULANGONGO Ekaye, were arrested and charged for being in contravention of Zimbabwean laws, as they were unlawfully carrying monkeys of rare species from the D.R. C
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PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) the largest alliance of wildlife centers in Africa proudly announced its new cohort of Norm Rosen Leadership Grant recipients today. Mr. Frederick MacKinnon Onyancha, of Kenya, and Dr. Titus Mukungu, of Uganda, are this year s grant recipients. PASA awards this grant each year to develop leadership for primate protection and wildlife conservation in Africa. The recipients are chosen from nominated professionals working at the 23 wildlife centers and sanctuaries that form the PASA network. PASA is committed to developing leaders in primate protection in Africa, said Gregg Tully, Executive Director of PASA. This grant is a key way we do this, and we re inspired by the work Mr. Onyancha and Dr. Mukungu have undertaken at the sanctuaries they represent.