
Suzy’s rescue and journey to JACK
We recently shared an article celebrating the two-year anniversary of the rescue mission that brought Mpo, a chimpanzee who was a victim of the illegal wildlife trade, on a journey
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We recently shared an article celebrating the two-year anniversary of the rescue mission that brought Mpo, a chimpanzee who was a victim of the illegal wildlife trade, on a journey
This month marks the two-year anniversary of Mpo’s incredible journey across the DRC. Along with 22 other primates of various monkey species who were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade,
What Are Ambassador Animals and How Are They Chosen? Ambassador animals are generally non-releasable wild animals that serve as educational representatives of their species. They are chosen based on specific
The caregivers at JACK Primate Sanctuary have been working diligently behind the scenes transitioning baby chimpanzees, Linda, Cal, and Mpo into the care of maternal chimpanzees. That’s right, the three
In the heart of Haut-Uele Province, a silent tragedy was unfolding. In the town of Mungbere, a helpless baby chimpanzee, torn from his natural habitat and the safety of his
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6iZU3dQGqOI On November 18th, Friends of JACK received the tragic news that our dear friend and partner, Heritier Mpo, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. He left behind a beautiful family,
Traumatic Beginnings During a stopover in Lowedi on a journey to Kinshasa, a representative of APPACOL-PRN found himself in the midst of a dramatic scene: a raid by the port
Take a moment to imagine this. A baby parrot travels thousands of miles with its beak and feet taped together, trapped in a tube. Tiny turtles cross oceans stuffed into
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