Gibbon Conservation Center Marks 50 Years of Primate Care
· World · The Independent, Times of India, Fortune
The Gibbon Conservation Center in the Santa Clarita Valley, north of Los Angeles, is celebrating 50 years of dedicated care for endangered gibbons. Founded by the late primatologist Alan Mootnick, the institution currently houses approximately 40 gibbons representing five different species. Director Gabi Skollar, who has led the center since 2011, continues to focus on the rescue, rehabilitation, and study of these primates. The center contributes to global research by sharing data on gibbon vocalizations and behavior with the scientific community.
Why it matters
The center plays a vital role in the survival of critically endangered gibbons by providing a captive environment for research that informs global conservation efforts.
Read the original report — The Independent
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