Apr
29
2008
From Bournemouth Echo:
MONKEY World, the Wool primate rescue centre, has been honoured for its “selfless liberating and caring for our animal friends”.
The unique Shining World Compassionate Award, from the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association, was presented to Monkey World director Dr Alison Cronin on Thursday.
A cheque for $5,000 accompanied the plaque, which was presented by association representative Ruth Stannard.
Dr Cronin said: “It is just a fantastic award, one that recognises acts of kindness towards the animal kingdom, which at Monkey World we feel is really important.
“I am honoured and pleased, especially as this award is given for acts of kindness, which is something we need more of in the world.”
Apr
16
2008
From Dorset Echo:
STAFF at Monkey World have appealed for herbs and edible flowers to help feed creatures at the park.
They need the plants for the diet of primates - particularly the 88 capuchins they have recently acquired.
Dr Marina Kenyon, who has worked with capuchins at Monkey World for nine years, said: “Many plants, such as garlic, onion and fennel are used by capuchin monkeys by rubbing them on their fur.
“They do this as part of a bonding exercise as well as using the herbs as insecticides to prevent against biting insects in the warmer months.
“Many of the capuchins we have were taken from the wild as infants or born in captivity, so providing them with herbs and flowers they can use is a great way of encouraging their natural behaviour.
“With such a large increase in our capuchin family we would welcome members of the public wishing to bring in rooted herbs such as these, as well as a number of seedlings and rooted plants that gibbons and woolly monkeys can use.”
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Apr
08
2008
From Dorset Echo:
A RARE gibbon has been born at Monkey World at Wool.
The baby is the second golden-cheeked gibbon to be born at the rescue centre, and third gibbon infant overall.
Staff at Monkey World at Bovington are delighted with the new arrival.
The baby is being looked after by his mother, Zoey, and is feeding well.
Zoey is a golden-cheeked gibbon who came to Monkey World from the Pingtung rescue centre in Taiwan.
The baby’s father, Jake, was brought to Monkey World from Los Angeles Zoo as part of a European breeding programme for the endangered species.
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