Animal Welfare in the Spotlight: Why Monkey Park Says «No» to Animal Shows. In a world where animal welfare awareness is growing every day, modern zoos face a crucial challenge: balancing education and conservation with absolute respect for the creatures they protect. At Monkey Park, we have [...]
The dark business of animal trafficking: marmosets as victims 1. Introduction Illegal animal trafficking is one of the most lucrative illicit activities in the world, second only to drug, arms and human trafficking. Each year, this business moves between 7 and 23 billion dollars, according to estimates by international organisations. [...]
On 22 September 2024 Balombe, our male Drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus), passed away. This news has been a hard blow for the whole Monkey Park Tenerife team as we have shared 24 years together. Balombe's story He was born in 1994 in Hannover Zoo, he arrived at our zoo in [...]
Tetanus is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. This bacterium produces a potent toxin that affects the nervous system, causing painful muscle contractions, especially in the jaw and neck, commonly known as lockjaw. Infection usually occurs through contaminated wounds or cuts [...].
Introduction In our park you can find two vasa parrots, male and female, forming an interesting pair for the conservation of the species as its population in the wild is decreasing. Many of our visitors are frightened when they see our female vasa parrot without its characteristic plumage on its head, being [...]
Introduction Guinea pigs, also known as guinea pigs or guinea pigs, are small rodents native to South America. Despite their name, they are not related to pigs and do not come from India. They are sociable, friendly and curious creatures that have been human companions for centuries. In our zoo, we have [...]
Ring-tailed lemurs, also known scientifically as Lemur catta, are one of the world's most iconic and recognisable primates. However, despite their popularity, these animals are in a rather delicate state of conservation. IUCN classification The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies [...]
In a world where concern for animal welfare is constantly growing, at Monkey Park we have made a bold and informed choice: we have opted for wire mesh habitats rather than islands to house our animals. In this post, we will explore the reasons behind this choice, highlighting the [...]
Rabies is a serious infectious disease that mainly affects mammals and is caused by the rabies virus, a neurotropic pathogen belonging to the Lyssavirus family. The name “Lyssa” comes from the Greek deity that personifies fury and uncontrolled rage, which explains why the disease is known as "Lyssavirus".
It is at high risk of extinction in the medium term.
It is not yet at risk, but could be soon if conditions worsen.
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There are no longer any living individuals of the species.
Only specimens survive in captivity or in scientific collections.
It has a very high risk of disappearing in the wild if conservation measures are not taken.
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the near future.
The species is relatively secure in the wild and faces no immediate risk of extinction.
