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 Rehabilitation Center has been named the 2025 Outstanding International Sanctuary by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.

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.

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.

Lwiro Primates' programs conserve wildlife, drive the local economy, improve community health and education, and build local veterinary capacity.

October 8 is the most important day of the year for Lwiro's chimps. Here's why.

Do chimps have the ability the speak words?

Celebrate chimps on #WorldChimpanzeeDay

The amazing Jane Goodall turned 90 this year, and is still actively speaking out to preserve endangered species and our beleaguered Earth.