Japanese macaques Sasha and Kali were rescued from private ownership in Slovakia, where they lived in a garden alongside numerous other wild animals. From being kept in a crate to
White Bengal tiger Sona has been rescued and is now safe at AAP, after 16 years of being exploited in the entertainment industry. His arrival marks the end of a
Six months on from their release back into the wild, we have an update to share about our group of 15 Barbary macaques and how they’ve fared since they left
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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