Jan 19, 2018
My favourite old man, Antoine.
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Tres de los últimos tigres y leones usados en circos portugueses disfrutan por fin de su merecida jubilación
Tres de los últimos tigres y leones usados en circos portugueses disfrutan por fin de su merecida jubilación
Fox, Brine e Ilaria, algunos de los últimos tigres y leones usados en circos en Portugal han dejado su vida itinerante en carromatos circenses para disfrutar por fin de su merecida jubilación como animales salvajes en el centro de rehabilitación de grandes felinos y primates de AAP Primadomus. Fox y Brine, dos tigres machos, en el carromato antes de ser trasladados hacia su destino final, AAP…
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Asociaciones de protección animal urgen a Milanuncios parar la venta de animales en su portal
Asociaciones de protección animal urgen a Milanuncios parar la venta de animales en su portal
La demanda de animales exóticos ha experimentado un crecimiento exponencial en los últimos años. Estos animales son adquiridos compulsivamente sin estudiar los riesgos que conllevan para la biodiversidad, la salud pública (zoonosis) o el peligro para la ciudadanía y la fauna autóctona, y por supuesto sin tener en cuenta el bienestar animal. Las asociaciones y centros de recuperación de animales…
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La mafia de animales exóticos como mascotas aumenta en Alicante
La mafia de animales exóticos como mascotas aumenta en Alicante
El mercado de animales exóticos mueve millones de euros y los mayoristas de este sector crean modas a través de las redes sociales para aumentar la demanda de estos animales, los cuales necesitan de cuidados y condiciones que son imposibles de garantizar a manos de particulares. En el último mes, la Fundación AAP ha recibido varias entradas de animales exóticos procedentes del mascotismo. Entre…
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Musings on Macaques
The long stay primate facility at Primadomus is home to two types of macaque, the Asian pig-tailed macaque, and the north African Barbary macaque. One thing the two species have in common is big attitudes!
Primadomus actually houses two species of pig-tails as well as a hybrid of the two. Once classified as two subspecies of the same species, the northern and southern varieties are now recognised as distinct. Despite this distinction, hybridisation has occurred in the wild as well as captivity. Classified as Vulnerable, pig-tails are threatened by habitat loss, with their numbers decreasing in many parts of their range.
Glenn, at 30 years old, has surpassed the life expectancy for his species, and it shows! At Primadomus, caring for elderly individuals includes regular veterinary check-ups, and medications for chronic ailments. He may be long in the tooth, but Glenn is a sprightly little chap!
The most dominant animal in Primadomus’ group of four pig-tails is Lazaros, now thirty years old, and the joint eldest macaque in the section. Stichting AAP rescued him from the pet trade, which had landed him in a small bird cage. Lazaros has a significant limp and very much looks the picture of an old man, but demands respect from his groupmates. Getting a photo of this wonderful macaque is a challenge; he will threaten me whenever he realises I’m watching him. Obviously, the last thing I want is to bother him, so I move on. One day, I hope to capture a bit of his charm on camera. Rounding out the group are fellow elder, Glenn, the feisty Calimero, and the lowest-ranking, Glenn’s handsome son, Ino.
Lovely Ino. I will admit to have taken quite a shine to him!
The pig-tails are a settled group, and rarely seem to squabble. They all respect Lazaros and know their place in the hierarchy.
Calimero
The Barbary macaques, in contrast, are very busy monkeys, and spats do flare up. There are two groups on the section, one led by the majestic Fugitive, and another led by inexperienced alpha, Troy.
Fugitive
Troy
Barbary macaques are famed as the monkeys living on the Rock of Gibraltar, but they naturally hail from northern Africa.Their proximity to Europe has made them a target for the wildlife smuggling trade, and they are now classified as Endangered. Young Juma, who was found wandering alone in Paris, is a great example of the scale of the problem. These monkeys are beautiful, intelligent, and they do look cuddly, but make no mistake, they feisty animals with big teeth-and should NEVER be pets, for their own good and ours. As with the pig-tails, habitat loss is a huge threat.
Xipo, showing just one of the reasons why a pet macaque is a very bad idea.
Barbary macaques are highly social, and have a strict hierarchy. Life can be rough, but they also enjoy play with one another. They are tough monkeys, used to living at high altitudes exposed to the elements. While many of the primates at Primadomus enjoy indoor comforts, many of the Barbary macaques will choose to forgo the indoors in favour of braving the outdoors day and night. I love their strong personalities, but always have to be aware of safety precautions (this is true of all the primates) as they are most definitely dangerous animals.
Port is the lowest ranking monkey in Troy’s group. It’s tough being at the bottom, and he must often hold back, lest he offend the higher ranking macaques. I’m rather found of Port, who’s fuzzy face reminds me a bit of a Muppet.
Though I came to Primadomus primarily for the chimpanzees, getting to know the amazing macaques that call the long-stay primate facility home has been a huge joy and a privilege.
Young Juma playfully bats his friend, Soho, over the head.
Nokando, another of Juma’s playmates.
Some of Patrick’s group; Peggy, Anna, Babsie, Achille, and the man himself, Patrick.