Author Archives: Cristina Valsera

Last weeks to sign up for MONATYC!

Practical training to protect primates

If you have ever dreamed of working in primate conservation, this is your chance. MONATYC, Fundació MONA’s intensive training program, is now open for enrollment for the March to June 2025 edition.

But hurry up: take advantage of the last subsidized spots for 2025

 

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More primates rescued in recent months in Catalonia thanks to the new Animal Welfare Law

The recent Animal Welfare Law is starting to mark a turning point in the protection of primates in Spain. Thanks to its implementation, several cases of primates kept as pets in Catalonia have been addressed in recent months. The Generalitat has collaborated with Fundació MONA to manage each rescue, ensure their well-being, and find them a suitable destination.

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The Impact of Social Isolation on Rescued Chimpanzees

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A recent study published in the prestigious American Journal of Primatology sheds light on the long-term effects of social isolation and inadequate living conditions on chimpanzees rescued from captivity. The research, led by Fundación MONA and the University of Aberdeen (Scotland), focuses on the behaviour of these animals after being rescued from their roles as pets or in the entertainment industry.

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MONA Foundation shares its experience in monitoring animal welfare at the EARS General Meeting in Kosovo

Once again, Fundació MONA was present at the EARS General Partner Meeting 2024, held at the iconic Bear Sanctuary in Prishtina, Kosovo. This sanctuary, managed by the international organization FOUR PAWS, is a specialized refuge for brown bears rescued from abuse, providing a rehabilitation environment designed to restore their well-being.

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More than 300 contributions submitted for the Spanish Great Apes Law

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The preliminary public consultation “has generated a high level of international interest because the regulation, if approved, would be a global pioneer,” emphasized the Ministry of Social Rights.

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A new study published in the International Journal of Primatology reveals the manual dexterity of chimpanzees

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The groups of chimpanzees living in our rehabilitation centre have revealed new evidence about the use of tools and manual dexterity in our closest relatives. By observing how these primates use branches to extract food from artificial termite mounds, researchers have discovered behaviours that could help us better understand the evolution of our own manual skills.

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Fundació MONA in Johannesburg to promote training and protection of primates

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Fundació MONA has been invited by the Pan-African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) to participate in its latest annual workshop, titled “Protecting Wild Primates“, reaffirming our commitment to conservation and animal welfare at an international level.

PASA, the largest network of sanctuaries dedicated to the protection, rehabilitation, and release of great apes and monkeys in Africa, organises these seminars as part of its mission to unite global efforts in the fight against poaching, the illegal animal trade, and the abuse of these species. This year’s meeting was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, and brought together the leading African rescue centres, with Fundació MONA being the only non-African organisation invited, an honour that highlights our global commitment to the cause.

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Meeting of Spanish rescue centres following the announcement of the new law for the protection of great apes.

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Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights has finally announced the start of the draft bill for the Great Apes Law.

The union between the sanctuaries is essential to ensure that the voice of experts in the care and welfare of great apes is heard and considered in the drafting of the new law.

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Master’s and Postgraduate Degree in Primatology, 10th Edition

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We are pleased to offer you again the Master in Primatology of the Fundació Universitat de Girona and Fundació MONA.

Enrollment open from 03/06/2024

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Order your Mona chocolate easter cake now!

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Un año más, tenemos la suerte de poder ofrecerte la “mona más mona” de la mano de Jordi Roca, Alejandra Rivas y su equipo de Rocambolesc.

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