Here is the research from my Treasure Hunt Project along with links to the web sources which provided the information.
Summary:
Chimpanzees are among the closest animals to man as far as intelligence. They have a large percentage of the same genes as humans also. They can be taught many things, even sign language, making it possible for them to communicate on a human level. Large populations of chimps, as well as orangutans, live on the continent of Africa.
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Title: Center for Captive Chimpanzee Care
Web Address: http://www.savethechimps.org/
Description: The Center for Captive Chimpanzee Care
was established in 1997, by Jane Goodall and Roger Fouts,
to create a safe place where chimpanzees could live out the remainder
of their lives. The Center has been awarded
custody of 21 of the Air Force chimpanzees. The oldest chimpanzee,
Hanzie, was born 40 years ago in Africa
- right around the time Jane Goodall began studying chimpanzees in the
wild. The youngest, Lil' Mini, is six years
old.
Source: Center for Captive Chimpanzee Care
Title: The Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute
Web Address: http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci/
Description: CHCI is a safe haven for five adult chimpanzees
who communicate with humans and each other using
American Sign Language (ASL). The purpose of CHCI is to protect and care
for these Chimpanzees, educate the public
on the endangered status of wild chimpanzees, help improve the lives of
all captive chimpanzees through ongoing
research, and serve as a humane research facility for students.
Source: Central Washington University
Title: Chimpanzees Are in Danger
Web Address: http://www.wildchimps.org/
Description: The Wild Chimpanzee Foundation is a group working
to save between 20,000 and 25, 000 of the remaining
wild chimpanzees. Current estimates suggest that there may be fewer than
100,000 chimpanzees living in seventeen
different countries in Africa.
Source: Wild Chimpanzee Foundation
Title: Chimpanzee Management Program (ChiMP) for Biomedical Research Chimpanzees
Web Address: http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/compmed/Chimp19-June-01.htm
Description: This behavioral research program is designed to
improve the care and management of captive chimpanzees.
Studies identify factors that influence the production of successful breeders
from captive-born animals, identify improvements
in the care and behavioral management of chimpanzees, and objectively
evaluate forms of environmental enrichment
and animal training.
Source: National Center For Research Resources
Title: Chimp Guardian Program: Chimp Orphans in Africa
Web Address: http://www.janegoodall.ca/how/how_chimps_orph.html
Description: Many African governments are willing to confiscate
infant chimpanzees from poachers or market vendors
who are offering the infants for sale either as pets or for the illegal
export trade. To encourage governments in
Africa to continue confiscating the infant chimpanzees, the Jane Goodall
Institute has set up a program of sanctuaries
throughout the continent where orphans can live together in a semi-natural
environment in the care of experienced and
loving keepers. And you can help.
Mini Essay:
Chimpanzees have a history of being used
in different types of research projects, whether it is space exploration
or medical research. It has been found that their genetic make up is very
similar to that of a human and is a good reason for them to be used in
testing circumstances much like they were used in space.
There are many organizations out there now
trying to protect and help these animals who have been targeted for research
or that have already been a part of a research project. One such organization
is The Center for Captive Chimpanzee Care. This group, started in part
by Jane Goodall, provides a safe place for rescued chimps to live out
their lives away from a research environment. They have rescued several
chimps from Air Force testing and now provide them with the care and love
they need.
Another organization found in my research
was one that worked to save chimpanzees based on their low and dangerous
numbers. The Wild Chimpanzee Foundation works to try and preserve the
number of chimps that still remain, especially on the continent of Africa.
They are working more specifically with wild chimps, but are concerned
about chimp numbers in general.
One Last group that is worth mentioning
is The Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute. This group is working
to preserve the chimps who can communicate with humans and each other
using sign language. Many people do not realize it, but this can be a
very useful thing-chimps that can talk to humans-just think about the
possibilities.
In this research I found many great organizations
that are working in favor of our chimpanzees. This makes me really happy
because they are my favorite animals and I would hate to see them in danger
of extinction. We all need to be aware of animal testing and it's effects
on that species as well as others. Is it really needed in most cases?
It is something to think about!
Sources:
Title of Web page: Chimp Facts
Web address: http://www.savethechimps.org/facts.asp
Brief Description: This page gives facts about chimpanzees such as
how they communicate, what they eat, how they groom,
life expectancy and many other interesting facts.
Source of the Web Site: Center For Captive Chimpanzee Care
Title of Web page: Welcome
Web address: http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci/welcome.html
Brief Description: This web site talks in detail about chimpanzees
and their ability to communicate through sign language.
Source of the Web Site: The Chimpanzee and Human Communication
Institute
Title of Web page: What is the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation?
Web address: http://www.wildchimps.org/what.html
Brief Description: This site explains the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation
which was created to preserve the numbers of wild chimpanzees.
Source of the Web Site: Wild Chimpanzee Foundation
