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The Heart of Conservation

Use our lesson plans, activities, presentations, videos, and wealth of resources in the classroom or for your own interest. 

Our educational goal is stewardship of our planet and her creatures. 

Animal Protection

At our farm sanctuary, animals find refuge from slaughter, a place to heal from neglect, or a safe landing when their people can no longer afford them.
We protect animals through education, awareness, and care.

Be Their Voice

The conservancy reminds us to leave wild animals in the wild, to preserved their habitats, and to nurture our domesticated animals.

It is the promise of hope for a better tomorrow.

If we're kind to animals,
we're more likely to be kind to one another

Over 30 years of studies confirm the direct correlation between abuse and neglect of animals and violence against people. By the same token, compassion for our fellow animals can be an indicator of our compassion for each other. 

Humane education strives to develop empathy and tolerance toward all creatures, which facilitates the leap to empathy and tolerance for differences in people. When we protect and advocate for our fellow animals, we are part of a much larger solution.

At New England Primate Conservancy we are dedicated to humane education, the care and protection of animals, and habitat conservation. The Conservancy is a vehicle for education for people and a safe haven for animals.

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Animals in the News

Animals in the News Update:
Because of growing concern for and action on behalf of endangered species, we've added a new News Archives category called On the Brink or Already Extinct.

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Animal Protection and Advocacy Highlights:

Bipartisan Chimpanzee Retirement Legislation Passes House of Representatives, reported by the Humane Society of the United States, November 12, 2013.
The Animal Communicator
Synopsis: What if you could talk to animals and have them talk back to you? 

Anna Breytenbach has dedicated her life to what she calls interspecies communication. 

This is the first full length documentary film on the art of animal communication. 
Watch this beautiful documentary >

Endangered
The Okapi

November 2013 - A national symbol of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as the “forest giraffe” is now on the brink of extinction." Okapi have been undergoing a decline since at least 1995 that is ongoing and projected to continue in the face of severe, intensifying threats and lack of effective conservation action. The rate of decline is estimated to have exceeded 50% over three generations (24 years), between 1995 and 2013 and suspected to continue for the next few years given sustained pressures in its range." 
Learn more >
Photo: Daniel Heuclin/ ARKive.org

Critically Endangered
The Javan Slow Loris

November 2013 - the IUCN listed the Javan Slow Loris as "Critically Endangered based on a combination of historic forest loss and continued degradation. Less than 20% of habitat suitable for N. javanicus remains. Subpopulations are highly fragmented, with only 17% of the potential distribution within the protected area network. In addition, the species has experienced a suspected decline of at least 80% over the last 24 years due to severe and persistent and ongoing persecution for the pet trade."
Learn more >
Photo: Anna Nekaris/ Arkive.org

Extinct
The Western Black Rhino

August 2011 - The Western Black Rhino - "the last extensive survey of possible rhino range in the last known range state failed to find any rhino or signs of rhino but did find evidence of widespread wildlife poaching. There have not been any reports of any sightings or signs since 2006. Given the wildlife poaching taking place, lack of political will and conservation effort by Cameroon conservation authorities in the past, and increasing illegal demand for rhino horn and associated increased commercial rhino poaching in other range states, it is highly probable that this subspecies is now extinct." Learn more > 
Not sure of what the conservation statuses mean? Watch our Primate Conservation Statuses video to find out.

Macaque Attack! 
Mondays:

Did you know the long-tailed macaque is the most heavily-traded mammal currently listed on the CITES appendices? ‪#MacaqueAttack
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Featured Primate Species

We're adding primate species descriptions, photos, and videos to the Primate Species page of this website. In this growing collection, you'll learn about a wide variety of primate species, their physical chararistics, behaviors, and what makes them uniquely suited to their natural habitats. From little titis and marmosets to bald-headed uakaris, leaping lemurs, and the great apes, we're happy to bring primate fun facts and more to your educational experiences.

Fabulous
Farm Animals

Never understimate the intelligence behind the watchful eyes of sheep. They may appear to look at you blankly, but they are sizing you up and assessing your intentions. To learn more, check out our new article, 8 Amazing Ways That Sheep are Smarter Than You Thought.
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Education Program Highlights:

Fun and Educational Activities

Our Learning Activities are designed for Pre-K, but can be applied for use with any age group with slight modifications. Worksheets and learning guides are included. Beautiful photos lead the way to learning. 
Check them out here!

Engaging K-12
 Lesson Plans

Our curricula are based on National Standards and allow students to develop skills in a variety of academic disciplines while learning about the animals that they love. A wealth of resources within this website are available to support the Lesson Plans >

Multimedia Presentations


For use in the classroom or for your own knowledge and enjoyment, each presentation leads you step-by-step through its subject matter with interesting facts, photos, videos, and accompanying activities. Check them out! >

Beautiful Book Series
Focus: What Kids Can Do

Gabriella Francine's inaugural book, in a series featuring endangered species, simply and clearly illustrates the natural life of orangutans, their similarities to us, and the threats to their survival, while empowering children to make a difference. Learn more >

Letters from the Field Blog:

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Letters From the Field is a blog written by contributors studying or working with animals; some in their natural habitats, some in captive environments. It is a compilation of their stories, studies, and/ or experiences. If you would like to share your experiences by blogging with us, please contact us by clicking on the blog icon to the left of this paragraph:
Caitlin Andrews writes about her summer 2013 month at the Primate Studies Field School in Rwanda, where she encountered a wide variety of apes and monkeys. You won't want to miss this beautiful blog six-part series and accompanying photos! Read Caitlin's blogs >>

Nyungwe
National Park

"For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of my first encounter with wild chimps, and this dream finally came true at Nyungwe. Although it was different from the many ways I’d pictured it would be, that moment was one of the most special moments of my life." Read the blog >>

Volcanoes
National Park

"I was so taken aback by their beauty, their glossy back coats and inquisitive, shining brown eyes, that I almost didn’t hear our guide say 'Watch out.' Just then, the juvenile male broke a large branch down with his hands and feet, dangerously close to us, and then ran past, his hair puffed up.
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Reiki practitioner Kimberly Cotter, proprietor of Feathers and Fur Animal Reiki, blogs about her spring 2013 "dream trip" to South Africa. 16 blogs and great photos allow you to accompany her on her adventures. Two sample blogs are below. Read Kimberly's blogs >>

Rhinos

"I really didn't expect to see rhinos, let alone develop feelings for them. I am so sad because the very humans who are supposed to be protecting them are the very same people killing them and selling off their horns ...There seem to be no easy answers and conservationists have become desperate to stop the poaching and senseless carnage." 
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Marmosets in So. Africa?

"I had no clue what this creature was when I first saw her at the Daktari Bush School and Wildlife Orphanage ... This little marmoset monkey was surrendered to the Daktari Wildlife Orphanage after having been someone's pet. South Africa is not the usual or natural setting for marmosets. They are native to South America."
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