Japanese macaque Punch’s plight shows the importance of a mother
Footage of the young Japanese macaque Punch at the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan has captured attention around the world. It highlights the issue of young primates sometimes being rejected by
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Rescued Barbary macaque youngster arrives at AAP
A young Barbary macaque, no more than a year and a half old, has arrived at AAP’s rescue centre in Spain. Discovered wandering the streets of Jouy-en-Josas in France, Lu
Illegally traded young chimpanzee taken in by AAP
A very young chimpanzee, victim of illegal trade and neglect, gets a new start at AAP. The animal, estimated to be less than four years old, was found by the
Chimpanzee Babsie finds a new home at Edinburgh Zoo
We have wonderful news: chimpanzee Babsie has recently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, one of AAP’s outplacement partners. This is a special step in her long journey towards a
2025: AAP's Annual Overview
At AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection, we have one clear mission: to end the suffering of exotic mammals in Europe. In 2025, we once again took major steps towards realising
Sugarglider Nía was found abandoned
During a walk, a woman made a remarkable discovery: in a small cage sat a sugar glider, lethargic and without protection. Believing she could offer sugar glider Nía a better
A foster mother for Barbary macaque Chitto
BLOG Olga Bellón Team Leader Primates AAP Spain Barbary macaques naturally live in close-knit social groups where mothers play a crucial role. They help their young survive and develop properly.
Cold and Flu Season Is Here Again: Scratchy Throat and Rattling Cough
BLOG Hester van Bolhuis Veterinarian As the days grow shorter, the leaves fall, and the winter coat comes out of the wardrobe, cold and flu viruses also make their return.
AAP and Partners Rescue Four Abandoned Skunks in Catalonia
The Spanish Coalition for the Positive List (ANDA, FAADA and AAP Spain) has successfully rescued four skunks in Catalonia — three of them albinos — which have now been relocated
CITES CoP20: Strong Global Action, Stronger Momentum for EU Positive List
At the 20th CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP20) in Uzbekistan, governments adopted a series of critical decisions to strengthen international protection for wild animals. A delegation from AAP Animal
Tiger Aqua Moves to New Home
Good news about tiger Aqua: He has recently found a wonderful new home! After a long recovery period at AAP, he has now moved to a beautiful enclosure at our
Ukrainian serval finds safe haven at AAP Spain
AAP has recently taken in a Ukrainian serval. The animal, named Tila, belonged to a family that fled Ukraine for Spain because of the war. Once in Spain, they decided