A Historic Step for Wildlife and Human Health: DRC Suspends Primate Exports
The Democratic Republic of Congo has temporarily suspended all exports of primates. No monkeys or apes can legally leave the country while this order is in effect. Shipping primates from DRC increases the risk that ebola will spread to other countries. The order recognizes that it is dangerous to export primates during an outbreak of international concern.
LPRC Named a Finalist for the 2026 .ORG Impact Awards in Environmental Stewardship
Lwiro Primates is a finalist for the 2026 .ORG Impact Awards. These awards recognize organizations using their digital platforms to drive real-world impact. For Lwiro, that digital reach is how conservation in one of the most remote conflict zones on earth connects to a global community of supporters.
Lwiro Primates Responds to Ebola Outbreak with Strict Biosecurity Protocols
The 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached the Lwiro region, and our team is responding with urgency and care.
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A partner shows up when it matters most
The war in DRC has reached our doorstep. Food prices have skyrocketed. Supply chains have become unreliable and dangerous. But the animals still need to eat — three times a day, every day. And IPPL showed up.
Lwiro Primates Named 2025 Outstanding Sanctuary by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center has been named the 2025 Outstanding International Sanctuary by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
Grey parrots get new protections in DRC
Wildlife traffickers capture more than 20% of the total population of grey parrots each year, causing the wild population to crash. Worse, almost two-thirds die before reaching the international market. Now the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a big step to protect these endangered birds.
Meet Tamu and Malago on World Chimpanzee Day
Does that wild animal really make a good pet?
Owning a wild animal as a pet is expensive, time-consuming, and potentially dangerous. Let’s take a look at what’s involved in owning some of the most popular exotic pets.
In a First for Congo, LPRC Releases Captured Parrots Back to Nature
LPRC boosts the declining population of endangered grey parrots by healing rescued birds
Mom and daughter chimp create a new, private signal to communicate
Chimpanzees use gestures to communicate their thoughts to each other. Now we have seen two chimps can make up a new gesture, unique to them, that communicates a meaning only they understand. Strikingly similar to how two human friends can share a “knowing look” or an inside joke.
Vanishing Treasures: inspiring tales of extraordinary creatures
Chimp extinction has many causes; Lwiro’s programs have many responses
Lwiro Primates' programs conserve wildlife, drive the local economy, improve community health and education, and build local veterinary capacity.
Giving Day for Apes 2024
October 8 is the most important day of the year for Lwiro's chimps. Here's why.
If chimps could talk …
Do chimps have the ability the speak words?
World Chimpanzee Day 2024
Celebrate chimps on #WorldChimpanzeeDay
Jane Goodall continues to inspire, at age 90
The amazing Jane Goodall turned 90 this year, and is still actively speaking out to preserve endangered species and our beleaguered Earth.