Great Ape Trust Blog (Al Setka)

Rumbaugh calls Gruen "An A+ Student of Primates"

September 07, 2010
Written by Al Setka, Director of Communications

The following blog was submitted by Dr. Duane M. Rumbaugh, scientist emeritus at Great Ape Trust.

High and Dry

August 16, 2010
Written by Al Setka, Director of Communications

Thanks to all of you this past week who expressed concerned about flooding on the Great Ape Trust campus.  Here's a quick update with some photos.

Orangutans Enjoy Break In Heat

August 13, 2010
Written by Al Setka, Director of Communications

Like most of us on Friday afternoon, the orangutans at Great Ape Trust enjoyed a break from the sweltering temperatures of the past week.

A Question About Apes and Head Nodding

August 10, 2010
Written by Al Setka, Director of Communications

I have heard that all humans shake their heads up and down for yes and left and right for no. Do apes have the same behavior ?

Elikya turns 13

June 28, 2010
Written by Al Setka, Director of Communications

Elikya, the newest mother bonobo at Great Ape Trust, turned 13 on June 28. She gave birth to a son, Teco, on June 1. The caretakers and scientists say both are doing very well. Elikya came to Great Ape Trust in spring of 2005 from the Language...

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