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How and why you should help chimpanzees

Emily Jaeger. How and why you should help chimpanzees . Why do chimps need our help?. Wild chimpanzees living in Africa are endangered Rapid human population growth Loss of habitats . Why do chimps need our help?. Chimpanzees in America Entertainment business Pets Research chimps.

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How and why you should help chimpanzees

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  1. Emily Jaeger How and why you should help chimpanzees

  2. Why do chimps need our help? • Wild chimpanzees living in Africa are endangered • Rapid human population growth • Loss of habitats

  3. Why do chimps need our help? • Chimpanzees in America • Entertainment business • Pets • Research chimps

  4. Small forgotten details • TV shows, movies birthday cards with chimpanzees • Celebrities with chimps for pets • How to help: • Don’t watch commercials, TV shows or movies • Ignore famous actors who have chimps as pets • Express your opinion on the topic: send mail to help get your word out

  5. The broad ideas • Donate • Fundraise • Volunteer • Intern • Work • Veterinarian field • Etc.

  6. How to help in the right way • Accredited vs. Non-Accredited • Zoos • AZA Accreditation • Sanctuaries • GFAS Accreditation

  7. Zoos Not just for entertainment • Care • Zookeepers • Health • Learning opportunities • Education opportunities

  8. Sanctuaries • United States • Saves chimpanzees from entertainment business, roadside zoos, research labs, etc. • Offers a better life for the chimpanzee • Makes chimps happier

  9. Sanctuaries • Africa • Focuses on bettering the lives of chimps • Spreading the word about chimps • Jane Goodall • All chimpanzee sanctuaries are important to support and apply any type of help to

  10. Everything helps • How to start: • Search for accredited zoos and sanctuaries that home chimpanzees • Show interest • Apply yourself and don’t give up

  11. Vets in a zoo or sanctuary setting • Veterinarians and Vet Technicians • How it helps: • Provides medical care to chimpanzees in captivity • Teaches chimps new behaviors that benefit their heath • Allows for different ways in helping chimps in everyday life • Gives more time for the staff to help chimps in other ways

  12. In conclusion… • Make a difference

  13. Citations • Oates, J. 2005. Is the Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes, and endangered species? It depends on what “endangered” means. • www.savethe chimps.org • Goodall, Jane. 2005. Chimpanzee Sanctuary Manuel. The Jane Goodall Institute’s Africa Programs. • Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Helping Sanctuaries Help Animals. http://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/gfas/ • Association of Zoos & Aquariums. http://www.aza.org/ • Lincoln Park Zoo’s Project ChimpCARE: Promoting sustainable care for all chimpanzees http://www.lpzoo.org/conservation-science/projects/lincoln-park-zoos-project-chimpcare • On the Job: Zoo Veterinarian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/on-the-job-zoo.html?c=y&page=1 • San Francisco Zoo. About the zoo: Veterinary Care http://www.sfzoo.org/veterinarycare • In Her Own Words- Jennifer Whitfield: Veterinary Technician http://www.chimphaven.org/370/

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