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Arcus Publications

  1. New Guide Highlights Recommended Tools and Systems for Ape Sanctuaries

    Providing safe haven for the care and rehabilitation of animals rescued from captivity, sanctuaries can play a critical role in ensuring the long-term well-being of great apes. However they face many challenges; from their regulatory frameworks and governance systems to their staffing and operations. This guide provides some well-tested practices and flexible tools to support both fledgling and long-established sanctuaries.

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  2. Arcus Foundation Annual Report 2011

     

    The Arcus Foundation's 2011 Annual Report highlights the work of Arcus grantees around the globe who are making strides toward the Foundation's goal of creating a more just and humane world.

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  3. Arcus Foundation Annual Report 2010

    The Arcus Foundation's 2010 Annual Report highlights the work of Arcus grantees around the globe who are making strides toward the Foundation's goal of creating a more just and humane world.

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  4. Ascent, the Arcus Foundation Newsletter - Fall 2010

    In this issue of Ascent, primatologist Kay Farmer profiles the collaborative leadership of the members of the International Primate Protection League and the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, two Arcus-funded groups whose members are working together to find solutions to aid the plight of endangered great apes threatened by habitat destruction, disease, and the bushmeat and pet trades.

    Also, meet Liza Gadsby of Pandrillus Sanctuaries in Nigeria and Cameroon, and Bala Amarasekaran of Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sierra Leone. Combatting logging, poaching, lack of resources and civil war, these two very compassionate sanctuary directors are driven by their passion for great apes and also, people. As Bala puts it, "We are all connected."

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  5. Arcus Foundation Annual Report 2009

    The Arcus Foundation's 2009 annual report features essays by prominent bloggers working in Arcus' mission areas, as well as highlights from grantees and other partners. 

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A.P.E.S. Portal

The A.P.E.S. Portal is an online tool
that provides real-time, visual representation of information about great apes, their habitats, populations, threats and conservation efforts around the world.

What We Support

The creation of a more just and humane world, based on diversity, equality, and fundamental respect.

The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing conservation issues. Specifically, Arcus works to conserve and protect the great apes through three program areas:
  1. Great Apes in the Wild
  2. Great Apes in Captivity
  3. Great Apes & Ethics

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