🌍⚽ Today's World Cup Spotlight falls on Spain, a country that plays an important role in Monkey World's history. Founded in 1987, Monkey World aimed to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a permanent and stable home. Today, we're sharing Paco's story. 🐵 Taken from the wild in Africa for the Spanish tourist trade, Paco was destined to become a photographer's prop on the beaches of Spain. His fate changed when he was discovered alongside Gamba at the docks of Alicante by a young boy named Paco. Both chimpanzees were rescued and brought safely to Monkey World in 1992, where they were finally given the chance to live the life they deserved. Paco's story is a powerful reminder of why Monkey World was founded and why the fight against the exploitation of primates continues today. 💚 #MonkeyWorld #WorldCupSpotlight #Spain #PrimateRescue #Chimpanzee #RescueStory #Conservation #ApeRescueFoundation

This week's Sonntag Silhouette is... 🇩🇪🦧 Representing Germany, born at Zoo Berlin before joining our orang-utan nursery , it's RIEKE! Our stunning female Sumatran orang-utan was the mystery silhouette this week. Did you guess correctly? 👀 📸 Photo by Chris and Clare #MonkeyWorld #MonkeyWorldDorset #SonntagSilhouette #Rieke #Orangutan #SumatranOrangutan #OrangutanCreche #PrimateRescue #Germany #Deutschland #ZooBerlin #WorldCup #VisitDorset

Non dite alla MARIONETTA @corradoformigli che è un PROPAGANDISTA, ci resta male e reagisce da perfetto propagandista 😎 #monkeyworld

Una curiosità @TgLa7 , ma il patentino antifascista lo hanno dato anche ai seguaci ed ai fan di Bandera? 🤔 #monkeyworld

Who do you think is hiding in this week's Sonntag Silhouette? 👤✨ Drop your guesses in the comments below! 👇 #SundaySilhouette #MonkeyWorld #MonkeyWorldDorset #SonntagSilhouette #GuessThePrimate #PrimateRescue #ApeRescue #MonkeySanctuary #Dorset #VisitDorset #Germany #Deutschland #WorldCup

*"Remembered with love, missed with every memory. Forever in our hearts, Ryu.🕊🤎🧸🐵#RememberingRyu #RyuForever Ryu (リュウ) Ryu grooming an elder, October 2015 The third hand-reared macaque, born June 5th, 2009, he was found abandoned but quiet, with minor scrapes. He too was hand-reared, and was given an Anpanman plushy. His mother, Hana, was a low-ranking timid monkey, and kept her distance from others; her nature may have made it difficult for her to become a first time mom. He was introduced to the other monkeys at ~2 months old, where he quickly became friends with Otome. They would soon begin spending nights together in a back area, with her essentially becoming his "big sister". At ~5 months they would leave the cage door open for Ryu to come out as he pleased during mealtimes so he could practice eating with the other monkeys, and he would quickly learn to stuff food in his cheeks. In early Summer of 2010, Ryu became less dependent on his plushy, but Otome had also destroyed it (she may have thought of it as a toy like she did with her Rilakkuma), although I had not seem him use it as much as other monkeys even before she destroyed it. As his integration progressed, he would also become close with the alpha at the time, Goron, who previously looked after Otome as well; he would frequently jump on Goron's back. Unfortunately Goron seemed to lose his hearing as he aged and did not protect Ryu as much after that. Ryu, like his mother, was a timid monkey. When most other monkeys would approach him, he would often scream, which made him get even more unwanted attention. He would often shield Nanako, a younger hand-reared macaque, from other monkeys during her integration. Akira would be one of the monkeys who would pick on him sometimes, along with his mother, Chobi. Despite these troubles, Ryu had integrated into the troop, however he would be caught in a fight a few years later age 6, with injuries that unalived Ryu (*"Little Dragon"*) #NeverForgottenRyu #InMemoryOfRyu #RestInPeaceRyu #RyuChan #GoneButNeverForgotten #ForeverInOurHearts #TreasuredMemories #RememberingTheGoodTimes #MonkeyAngel #MacaqueMemories #MonkeyFamily #LovedAlways #MissedAlways #RyuLivesOn #BeautifulMemories #JapaneseMacaque #MonkeyWorld #ForeverLoved 🕊️🐵💙✨

The Elders Goron (ゴロン) Goron with Otome's daughter, Yae, August 2014 Born in 1980, the alpha at the time of Otome and Ryu's integration. He was very protective of the both of them and would keep them in his sight and chase off monkeys that bothered them. He would often go after Akira. The top-ranking female, Momo, begin picking on him as he grew older, and as a result he lost his alpha status. He would later suffer partial paralysis, likely due to a brain hemorrhage, which required amputation of the affected leg. Even after this though, Goron persevered; after waking his immediate reaction was to find food. Loved cabbage the most, especially in his later years.#OtomeChan #Goron #OtomeAndGoron #MonkeyFriends #JapaneseMacaque #MacaqueLife #MonkeyLove #PrimateFriends #MonkeyFamily #MonkeyMoments #AnimalFriendship #CuteMonkeys #MonkeyWorld #NatureLovers #WildlifePhotography #PrimateLife #MonkeyFans #OtomeChanForever #GoronKun #MacaqueMemories 🐵🧡💖

💚 TEAM BRYAN 💚 Bryan's journey to Monkey World began after he was rescued from the illegal pet trade in Mexico. 🇲🇽 Smuggled from Africa through Cuba and sold as a tourist photo prop, Bryan endured a traumatic start to life. Before he was rescued, most of his teeth had been knocked out. In 2006, Bryan arrived at Monkey World for the second chance he deserved. ❤️ Today, Bryan's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of rescue, rehabilitation and giving primates a brighter future. Join Team Bryan today! 💚🇲🇽⚽: shop2.myonlinebooking.co.uk/… #TeamBryan #MexicoVsSouthAfrica #WorldCupAtMonkeyWorld #MonkeyWorld #MonkeyWorldDorset #RescuedPrimates #ChimpanzeeRescue #PrimateRescue #TeamMexico

I dni with these folks. I observe. In much of monkeyworld, resentful monkeys of course don't just study the monkey they hate. They wait for their chance to gouge out its eyes and rip off its testicles. People still sleep on the fact that commies are just such bitter monkeys.

Bulu Mata is a male Sumatran orang-utan who was born at Budapest Zoo in 2014. Sadly, his mother passed away when he was young, leaving him orphaned. He later moved to our Orangutan Crèche, where he has grown into a strong and confident young male. Today, Bulu Mata loves spending his time playing and exploring with his adopted siblings. #MonkeyWorld #Orangutan #SumatranOrangutan #PrimateRescue #Conservation #AnimalRescue

Did you guess this week's Sunday Silhouette? 👀 It's... Semach! 🐵💚 Did you get it right? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ #SundaySilhouette #Semach #MonkeyWorld #PrimateRescue #MonkeyWorldApeRescueCentre #Conservation #PrimateCare #AnimalRescue #WildlifeConservation #GuessWho

Can you guess this week's Sunday Silhouette? 👀 Take a close look and see if you can work out who is hiding in the shadows! Drop your guesses in the comments below ⬇️ We'll reveal the answer later today! #SundaySilhouette #MonkeyWorld #GuessWho #PrimateRescue #MonkeyWorldApeRescueCentre #WildlifeConservation #AnimalRescue #PrimateCare

Naree was taken from the wild and smuggled into Thailand to perform in a circus at an amusement park. By the time she arrived at Monkey World in 2018, she had already endured years of suffering. Her teeth had been knocked out, and a bony overgrowth in her sinuses had left her with facial deformities. In 2005, Naree was seized by Thai authorities and moved to a wildlife centre, where she finally received better care. However, she was living alone, without the companionship of other chimpanzees. Everything changed in 2018 when Naree made the journey to Monkey World. For the first time in many years, she was able to enjoy life alongside her own kind, with the opportunity to build friendships and experience a more natural and enriching life. Every rescued primate has a story. Naree's is one of resilience, survival and a second chance. Adopt Naree today: monkeyworld.org/our-primates… #MonkeyWorld #AdoptAPrimate #Orangutan #RescueStory #Conservation #PrimateRescue

Wondering where you can watch Monkey Life? 📺 UK Viewers 🇬🇧 🎬 Sky, Sky Mix (Freeview) & NOW TV Series 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 and 14–18 🎬 Amazon Prime Video & YouTube Series 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 13 International Viewers 🌍 🎬 YouTube Series 1–18 worldwide 🎬 Amazon Prime Video (USA, Canada, Australia & New Zealand) Series 1–18 Happy watching! 🍿🐒 #MonkeyLife #MonkeyWorld

✨ The answer to this week’s #SundaySilhouette is… MIKADO! 💛 Mikado is our handsome male golden-cheeked gibbon at. He arrived in 2010 from Doue la Fontaine Zoo in France, following the passing of his elderly mother. Did you guess correctly? 👀👏 #MonkeyWorld #GoldenCheekedGibbon #SundaySilhouette #PrimateRescue #Gibbon

✨ Can you guess this week’s #SundaySilhouette at? Take a close look… 👀 Who do you think is hiding in the shadows this week? Drop your guesses below ⬇️ 🧩 Clue: This primate arrived at Monkey World in 2010 from Doue la Fontaine Zoo in France 🇫🇷 #MonkeyWorld #SundaySilhouette #GuessThePrimate #DorsetDays #PrimateRescue

🦧 Tuan our majestic male Bornean orang-utan! Tuan arrived at Monkey World in 2002 after being found wandering the streets of Taichung City, Taiwan. It took three days to safely capture him! Sadly, like so many orang-utans, Tuan was likely smuggled from the wild as a baby and kept illegally as a pet before his escape. Today, Tuan enjoys a safe and loving home at Monkey World, where his incredible story helps shine a light on the devastating illegal wildlife trade. ❤️🌿 📸 Photo by Jordan #MonkeyWorld #Orangutan #BorneanOrangutan #RescueStory #WildlifeRescue #EndWildlifeTrafficking #PrimateRescue #Conservation #AnimalRescue #MonkeyWorldApeRescueCentre

🐒 Meet Elvira, one of our cheeky capuchins! ❤️ Elvira lives in one of our separate mixed-sex capuchin groups here at the park. Most of these monkeys were rescued from a laboratory in Chile in 2008, where they had been used for biomedical and pharmaceutical research. Others came to us after being rescued from the British and European pet trade. Now, thanks to the dedication of our primate care team, they can enjoy the safe, enriched lives they deserve. 🌿 📸 Photo by Jordan #primaterescue #daysoutindorset #monkeyworlddorset #endangeredspecies #animalrescue #monkeyworld

Every brushstroke tells part of Punch’s journey. The struggles, the small victories, the friendships, the moments of comfort, and the determination to keep going no matter how hard the path becomes. What makes Punch special isn’t just his story — it’s the way he brings people together from all over the world to care, learn, observe, and hope for a peaceful future for him within the troop. These beautiful artworks capture not only a macaque, but a spirit that refuses to give up. 🐒❤️ #JapaneseMacaque #SnowMonkey #PunchTheMacaque #MonkeyLife #PrimateBehaviour #AnimalArt #WildlifeArt #MacaqueJourney #MonkeyCommunity #JapaneseMonkeys #PrimateCare #AnimalConnection #NatureLovers #MonkeyFamily #ZooLife #ArtWithMeaning #StrongLittlePunch #WildlifeEducation #HopeForPunch #MonkeyWorld Enjoy 😉 ♥️ 🤎🐵🤎

("Born with a silver spoon in its mouth") I really dislike the behaviour of this macaque. It acts like it can do whatever it wants, constantly tormenting Punch and stirring up tension within the troop. It shows how quickly the group can become unsettled when one macaque keeps causing trouble. What’s frustrating is that Punch seemed to get scolded instead, despite clearly being chased and harassed. Sotomaru biting his leg and lower back obviously hurt him, yet the bullying continued afterwards. Sotomaru, keep your hands off Punch. People are noticing. #JapaneseMacaque #SnowMonkey #PunchTheMacaque #MonkeyLife #PrimateBehaviour #MacaqueDrama #AnimalBehaviour #MonkeyCommunity #PrimateCare #GroupDynamics #JapaneseMonkeys #WildlifeDiscussion #AnimalWelfare #MonkeySociety #NatureObservation #MacaqueFamily #ZooLife #UnderstandingPrimates #TeamPunch #MonkeyWorld