The Elgin Centre

The Elgin Centre is a nonprofit organisation that explores captive animal care and welfare and highlights innovation in the science of animal husbandry.

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If you work with an animal care facility or organization that needs help, you can apply to The Elgin Centre for assistance. https://t.co/3MEwYqhpaN

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Highlighting the Akumal Monkey Sanctuary & Rescued Animals today. AMS fills a critical need in #Mexico, rescuing animals who were pets, used in circuses, or injured. The Elgin Centre is working with this dedicated and heroic team to create a Philosophy of Care that will standardise welfare standards within the sanctuary. @AkumalMonkeyS #AnimalProtection

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A proper survey of pet monkeys in Sierra Leone has never been done. However, the numbers are vast. Green monkeys (Chlorocebus sabaeus) in particular are often seen tied to a tree with an old rope. Many of these individuals were caught when their mothers were killed for bushmeat. The infants are taken off their mothers and kept as pets. The Elgin Centre’s pet monkey initiative seeks to find these monkeys and work with the owners on surrendering their pets. Those that are old enough and were recently captured can possibly be returned to the wild. Others must find a sanctuary. Abass Kamara heads this initiative, which takes him all across the country.

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This coming Tuesday (6 October) is Giving Day for Apes. This is a critical fundraising day for ape sanctuaries around the world. Please remember to support your favourite ape sanctuaries! Go to https://t.co/rWOpXqxu4T to learn more. @ArcusApes @IPPLprimate @Tacugama @ChimpHaven @projectchimps @SaveTheChimps @CFGA @pasaprimates @ngambaisland @Chimfunshi @LimbeWildlife @JackChimps @SYChimpRescue @JaneGoodallInst and more!

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Animals (Hurdy Gurdy Song) https://t.co/Ibt3b79lqH via @YouTube

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Little Mama, twenty years ago. @LionCountry

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In a world full of Richard Wagners, be a Johannes Brahms. #thoughtfulness #substanceovershow #compassionatecare #depthoverdrama #quietexcellence

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Did you know? Elephants can stay with their mothers for up to 16 years in the wild — one of the longest parent-offspring bonds! In captivity, strong social groups help mimic this. #AnimalWelfare #CaptiveCare

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12 Animals That Stay With Their Parents The Longest
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@asiageoff Wow! Tonight’s show in Charleston is amazing. I’m so happy you guys are including the Tormato songs!

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@travisakers @grok is this real?

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@asiageoff Can’t wait to see you in Charleston!

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Its a once in forever day -- it's both International Primate Day and 90125 Day! So honour a chimpanzee and listen to some Yes!

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Our petition is spreading. Please sign and share! Induct Chimpanzees, Ham & Enos, into the Astronaut Hall of Fame - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/V0vfp16LnE via @Change

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The Elgin Centre started this petition to recognize these chimpanzees, who had no choice but to pave the way for human space flight. Ham was purchased by the US Air Force in Cameroon for $457 after being captured in the wild. He would end up flying to space in the same type of capsule and rocket that brought Alan Shepherd into space 3 months later. He was only 4 years old, terrified, and very far away from the life he could have led in Cameroon. Enos was the second chimpanzee in space and tested the ability to orbit the Earth in the Mercury capsule. He flew into space 3 months before John Glenn did the same flight. Both chimpanzees deserve to be honored alongside the human astronauts in the Hall of Fame. https://t.co/rjyFPe0YKL via @Change

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Induct Chimpanzees, Ham & Enos, into the Astronaut Hall of Fame - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/UGOm9n4a0d via @Change

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Induct Chimpanzees, Ham & Enos, into the Astronaut Hall of Fame - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/UGOm9n4a0d via @Change