International Gorilla Day

2023-09-25T12:09:17+01:00Monday, 25 September, 2023|

In International Gorilla Day we'd like to highlight the work done by the CRPL, Lwiro Primates, regarding the protection of Grauer gorillas, an endemic species from the DRC, which means that they only live there. They live at the Kahuzi Biega National Park. From Lwiro, individuals help with veterinary, educational, and material support for the [...]

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CRPL, Accredited center by the GFAS

2023-09-25T11:39:47+01:00Monday, 25 September, 2023|

Today we receive with joy the acceptance of the CRPL, Lwiro Primates, as an accredited center by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). Said accreditation means that CRPL fulfills the standards of animal care and welfare, which are revised in person, besides fulfilling the ethical values. It means a lot to said center, to [...]

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Display your SOSlidary Shirt

2023-09-25T11:37:14+01:00Monday, 25 September, 2023|

Did you know that the CRPL, Lwiro Primates, in the DRCongo, shelters more than 200 orphan primates that arrive due to wild animal meat consumption and the demand for offspring as pets, but also other species like turtles, gray parrots, pangolins, and one porcupine? In the photo, the last one, whose name is 'Muzungu', that [...]

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Christmas Lottery 2023

2023-09-13T08:53:13+01:00Wednesday, 13 September, 2023|

We have already prepared the Christmas Lottery of SOS Primates to help, on this occasion, the Orangutan Foundation to save three species of orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra. The number is the same as always, and surely this year it's our turn 😃 You can already request your participation of 3 euros( 2'50 for the lottery and [...]

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International Primate Day Celebration at the Barcelona Zoo

2023-09-25T11:34:16+01:00Sunday, 3 September, 2023|

Today, because of International Primate Day, which was last Friday, SOS Primates has been at the Barcelona Zoo giving information and gathering funds for the Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Center, CRPL, Lwiro Primates, in the DRCongo. We'd like to thank the organization and the team of volunteers and workers for their excellent treatment, particularly our volunteers, [...]

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Pangolins in Lwiro

2023-09-02T20:12:06+01:00Saturday, 2 September, 2023|

Did you know that the CRPL, Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center also shelters pangolins? They are the most threatened mammals due to illegal animal trafficking. This occurs because of false beliefs in traditional medicine, that their scales and nails have properties. Besides, their meat is considered a delicacy in the Asian market. 'Sujaa' is the name [...]

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International Primate Day Celebration at the Zoo of Madrid

2023-09-25T11:31:52+01:00Saturday, 2 September, 2023|

Today, because of International Primate Day, SOS Primates has been in the Zoo Aquarium of Madrid, giving information and gathering funds for the Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Center, CRPL, Lwiro Primates, in the DRCongo. We'd like to thank the organization and the team of volunteers and workers for their excellent treatment and for reserving us time [...]

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International Primate Day

2023-09-25T11:29:34+01:00Friday, 1 September, 2023|

Today is International Primate Day #InternationalPrimateDay, an important day to celebrate the diversity of primate species, including human beings. More than half of the approximately 700 taxonomic ranks (species and subspecies) are in danger of extinction due to human actions. That is why it's essential that we try to repair the damage caused. One of the [...]

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