Personally, I have my own beef with sociobiology a.k.a. evolutionary psychology. I have yet to see it venture from a story telling, subjective science. But my issues don’t prevent me from acknowledging and respecting progressive work done in this subfield of behavioral studies and primatology. I don’t know where Nick Wade truly stands about sociobiology, [...]
March 19, 2007
When 48 becomes 50: two baby orangutans at Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Center
Towards the end of last year we posted on the anticipated release of 200 orangutans from the Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Center in Central Kalimantan to the protected Baktikop forest. Their departure provided more room for 48 new residents from Thailand (which recently became 50 new residents). Willie Smits (Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation and Reconstruction [...]
March 19, 2007
A call for help in locating chimp facilities near Los Angeles
Last week, we were sent an email asking for help in locating a chimpanzee refuge near Los Angeles. The email specifically asked, “Do [we know of] any organizations that have a chimp facility near Los Angeles?” Betsy, rolled up her sleeves and did some serious Googling and the best found match was, Animal Haven Ranch [...]
