Ape Rescue Center in Dorset, UK, Monkey Life
follows the nail-biting rescue and rehabilitation stories of some of
the most abused and neglected monkeys in the world, and the unwavering
hard wok of Dr. Alison Cronin, M BE, Jeremy Keeling and their team, in
their ongoing mission to stop the illegal smuggling of primates from the
wild. Refugees and chimps that were found abused in laboratories,
circus tents or as photographers props are rehabilitated here and given
the chance to spend the rest of their days being cared for in a natural
environment.
Apes resemble humans so closely that they are referred to as
anthropoid (humanlike). Apes have large brains and are among the most
intelligent animals. An ape's skeleton is similar to that of a human.
However, relatively shorter legs and longer arms make apes better
adapted for tree-dwelling and walking on all fours than for standing
erect. Apes have short, coarse fur and rounded ears; there is little or
no hair on the face and ears. They usually live in family or
multi-family groups, although orangutans are also found singly or in
pairs. The female usually gives birth to one offspring at a time. Apes
feed chiefly on vegetation; they also eat eggs, insects, birds, and
small mammals.
