A study led by Lincoln Park Zoo's Urban Wildlife Institute found that gentrified areas have more urban wildlife, limiting access to nature for marginalized communities. The analysis of data from 23 cities showed a 13% increase in species diversity in gentrified neighborhoods.
A recent study published in Biological Conservation highlights the effects of selective logging on great ape populations before, during, and after timber extraction. The research found that western lowland gorillas avoided areas during logging but returned after it passed through, while chimpanzees were less likely to return to their n...
Conservationists at Lincoln Park Zoo successfully reproduced black-footed ferrets using frozen semen from a deceased ferret, significantly increasing the species' genetic diversity. The offspring will help recover the endangered population and increase its chances of survival.
A study at Lincoln Park Zoo found that chimpanzees prefer to travel longer distances for their preferred food source, grapes, over carrots. The apes demonstrated innovative problem-solving behavior as they adapted to the situation.
A new study reveals that media portrayals of monkeys in human settings increase their desirability as pets and alter public perception. The research, published in PLOS ONE, suggests that such images change the way people perceive these species from wild animals needing conservation help to those suitable as household pets.
A new study suggests that chimpanzees raised primarily around humans with less experience around their own species during the first four years of life tend to show reduced social competencies as adults. This effect is expressed years or decades after their lives as pets and performers were over.
New research suggests that chimpanzee violence is driven by adaptive fitness benefits rather than human impacts. A majority of violent attackers and victims are male chimpanzees.
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that primates, including humans, expend only half the daily energy needed by other mammals. This slow metabolism accounts for their prolonged childhoods, infrequent reproduction, and extended lifespans.
A new personality rating scale for chimpanzees has been developed to address limitations of previous scales. The scale includes 41 behavioral descriptors and was used to assess 99 chimpanzees, showing the personality ratings were associated with differences in behavior.
New scientific studies reveal the negative impact of invasive European buckthorn on Midwestern frog populations and altered mammal distributions. The plant's toxic emodin compound disrupts amphibian development, while its presence attracts carnivores like coyotes and raccoons.
The US government will evaluate a petition to list chimpanzees as endangered, which could improve their welfare and conservation. If classified, they would receive protections similar to other endangered species, reducing exploitation by the entertainment industry.
A new study published in PLOS ONE found that mass media portrayals of chimpanzees contribute to widespread misunderstandings about their conservation status and nature. The research demonstrates the significant role media plays in creating negative outcomes for individual animals and potentially undermining critical conservation efforts.
Eleven Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) member facilities are facing increased demand for chimpanzee care, with a projected 56 new arrivals annually. The study provides a roadmap for resource, infrastructure, and financial planning to support their growth and ensure long-term sustainability.
Researchers will analyze stress levels and maternal behavior in wild chimpanzees to shed light on human infant development and health. The five-year study aims to identify stressors of female chimpanzees and their impact on offspring stress, health, and development.
Sarah Keenan Jacobi, a Lincoln Park Zoo researcher, has been awarded the prestigious Smith Fellowship to develop a framework for efficiently allocating resources for conservation. The fellowship program will support her research on managing habitat and controlling invasive species such as reed canary grass.
The Urban Wildlife Institute aims to mitigate wildlife and human conflicts in Chicago through holistic ecosystem health research. The institute will utilize sound science to create pragmatic solutions for zoonotic disease threats and urban habitat preservation.
The Avian Reintroduction & Translocation Database (ARTD) centralizes information on 128 bird species, 405 release sites and 1,207 events. It provides a valuable tool for wildlife managers to design future programs based on lessons learned from past projects.