Monkey Business

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Rescue in the Bayou by Lee Ward Inside this issue: Top Banana

 Adventure In Paradise: Friends Primate Sanctuary in to others who might be able to Born to be Wild Project work- Gainesville, Florida. help. ing with Primate Refuge and Sanctuary of Panama to release captive monkeys to pristine I interned with Jungle Friends last At first it seemed hopeful that islands of Panama. Page 2 year, learning the ropes of mon- local authorities were handling the key care and sanctuary operations. situation so that Ebi would soon  Television Shows featuring Currently I am preparing to move be recovered. Yet, on Friday night, Resident of a Louisiana Bayou. Jungle Friends this April. from Texas to Florida to join the with near-freezing temperatures, Page 8 (Editor’s Note: This quarter, our Jungle Friends staff in the spring. the little monkey was still missing and Kari was frantic. By this time  Murphy Brown to move to Top Banana recognition goes to Jun- I realized that I was going to be Jungle Friends this Spring. gle Friend’s special friend, Lee Ward. I received an email from Jungle We think you will understand why personally involved in this search Page 9 Friends’ Director Kari Bagnall – something was telling me that I from her own words. ) about Ebi’s situation and her plans needed to go to Ebi and bring him  Volunteer Voice: It Ain’t Just for fundraising to provide a habitat home. But where was he? About Monkeys for him. Everything seemed rou- Page 10 I first heard about Ebi (which rhymes with Ely) on Thursday, tine. Sadly, Ebi is just one of many (continued on page 6) unwanted “pet” monkeys. By  A Word from Our Spon- January 9. A few days earlier, Ebi’s Thursday evening however, the sors: My first visit to Jungle owners in Louisiana had turned situation had quickly escalated Friends Page 11 him over to Angie and Randy Walker, a couple with a local when Ebi freed himself from his reputation for rescuing unwanted cage and vanished into the cold animals. They housed the aban- night. For the next three days Xerographics Copy Center doned weeper capuchin monkey Kari worked via phone and email Cebus olivaceus in their garage from Florida to stay in touch with Gainesville, FL temporarily, while they hunted for the Walkers, area police and ani- a permanent home for Ebi. Even- mal control, networking them Lee Ward (left) and Angie 352.375.0797 with her contacts in other parts of tually they were referred to Jungle Walker together with Ebi Louisiana and spreading the word shortly after his rescue from a Louisiana bayou.

Monkey Shines Pet Psychic Visit by Larry Coyne If you are a fan of Animal Planet’s of us here a Jungle Friends, serious however, Sonya immediately felt ‘The Pet Psychic’, then you proba- concern. that ET communicated a terrible bly saw the January 20th episode itch and recommended that ET be Since it is common for captive where Sonya Fitzpatrick and our treated with a homeopathic remedy. monkeys to self mutilate, we own Nicole Haaf, determined why thought it could be a behavior She also stated that ET missed the Pet Psychic, Sonya Fitzpatrick, ET was chewing his tail. ET is a talks to Buddie between shots. issue since he had some trouble company of a special monkey friend sub species of the tufted or brown Kari Bagnall, JF Director looks on with Gizmo. Consequently, ET from whom he had recently been while Lisa Barnes video tapes. capuchin, Cebus apella nigritus. For was treated with antibiotics, addi- separated. Nicole immediately weeks, ET had been chewing the tional enrichments and moved thought of Buddie, a female weeper, tip of his tail as well as scratching a away. Upon entering ET’s area Cebus olivaceus. Previously, ET lived raw spot on his rump, causing all (continued on page 8) Page 2 Jungle News Born to be Wild Project by Christine Orman, Ph.D.

Born to be Wild (BTBW) is a mates on an international level. Because primates are not indige- U.S.—Panama project to return There is no other Latin American nous to Florida, we cannot release formerly captive monkeys from operation that has the govern- them to the wild here. Our Born the U. S. back to their land of ment’s blessing to use 42 pristine to be Wild project is a creative origin in natural habitats where islands, inherently protected from and heart-fulfilling way for us to From the Editor: I’m Larry and just wanted to say hello. they can live out their lives in people, for rehabilitating and per- overcome these challenges. It is Like everyone here, I wear a few hats. This one as well as the volunteer coordi- freedom. The Primate Foundation manently housing formerly captive also unique, as no other sanctuary nator and activities director. That and I of Panama (PFP) has been highly primates… and, importantly, has in the States has such a project in clean up monkey poop. We all hope you enjoy the newsletter and thank you for successful in rehabilitating former surplus space to help monkeys place for the benefit of human- your support. pet monkeys onto their beautiful from the U.S. The demand for reared primates. Last, the project

When you are done with the newsletter island habitats at the Primate Ref- housing plagues all animal rescue has tremendous potential for please pass it on. Or, if you wish to keep your copy, give us the addresses and we’ll uge & Sanctuary of Panama organizations. As a sanctuary for growth and impact internationally. send them to your friends. We can also (PRSP). Jungle Friends (JF) and primates, JF confronts additional All of these are reasons why it is send the newsletter on a CD-ROM if you know a printer that would make you PFP have established a partnership challenges. We cannot adopt out so important for Born to be Wild copies to distribute in your area. to promote the conservation and our monkeys to a good home. to become a reality.

To Contact Us: humane care of nonhuman pri- Rather we provide lifetime care. Kari Bagnall, Founder and President [email protected]

Nicole Haaf, Animal Care Director Adventure in Paradise—May, 2002 by Nicole Haaf [email protected]

Larry Coyne, Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]

Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary 13915 N State Rd. 121 Gainesville, FL 32653 386.462.7779 Executive Office 386.418.0808 Volunteer & Activities 386.462.7780 Fax Simple Bohio living quarters www.junglefriends.org The living quarters were very A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINAN- primitive, called bohios, which CIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL- Flying into Panama was breathtak- We knew we were in paradise means "house with no walls". FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDA- ing. I have never seen such lush as the boat pulled up to these They were built with bamboo TION BY THE STATE. (1-800-435-7352) vegetation. The weather was pristine islands. We saw many posts holding up the second story warm but comfortable. A taxi basilisks (lizards) around the edge with a bamboo floor and a

driver was very helpful in giving us of the water. We climbed a hill to thatched roof. Francisco set up a quick tour as he drove us into the living quarters, meeting a spi- cots with mosquito netting for Panama City to the Metropolitan der monkey named Moni with her Kari and myself on the second Nature Park where we met Dr. baby clinging to her breast. Moni story. Dennis Rasmussen of Primate is a black handed spider monkey, a Refuge and Sanctuary of Panama highly endangered species. Fur- (PRSP). Dennis took us on a tour ther up the hill we saw several of the Park where there were small mammals called agoutis that many animals that were confis- look like large guinea pigs. cated and awaiting release, some of which would be released on the See more about the PRSP at their website: PRSP islands.

It was 1-½ hours of traveling Deluxe Latrine www.primatesofpanama.org time by car to Lake Gatun where we would catch our boat to the The latrines on the island were Did you know that volunteers with 1,000 hours of service at islands. The PRSP interesting. Tarps served as your Jungle Friends may intern in ranger, Francisco, took us over to privacy wall, though usually cov- Panama at no cost? the island, which was about 15 ered only two or three sides. minutes away. Lake Gatun There was a chair with a bolted Page 3 Year 5, Issue 1, January continued from page 2: Adventure in Paradise by Nicole Haaf toilet seat which balanced precari- filled with lush flora. Six Months Later… Dr. Carlos Chena also says, “I ously over a trench. As we pulled up to the islands, Back to Panama have had the pleasure of listening As we walked around the island, some monkeys would come right to Ms. Haaf’s presentations to the the ground seemed to move be- down to the boat for their fruit, Biology Department and the Fac- low us. This optical illusion was others waited until you put it on ulty of Veterinary Medicine. She is caused by the marching of 1,000’s their feeding platforms. To see poised, confident and a knowledge- of leaf cutting ants carrying their these ex-pet monkeys out in the able spokesperson for the project. pieces of leaves. wild swinging from the trees was We look forward to working with awe-inspiring, it warmed our her, Jungle Friends and the Primate After exploring, we all pitched in Foundation of Panama in the im- and cooked up a delicious din- hearts and filled us with joy. plementation of the Born to be ner of rice and stir-fried veggies From left to right, Nicole Haaf Wild Project at the Primate Refuge with fresh basil growing right out- (JF Animal Care Director), Ana- bel Herrera, DVM, Dr. Carlos and Sanctuary of Panama.” side the kitchen. As we ate in the Chena (Department Head of Nicole says, “Many students were kitchen bohio, two parrots came Biology for the Univ. of Panama) surprised to learn that ‘pet mon- flying in for a visit. One landed in and Kari Bagnall (JF Executive keys’ were legal in most states and Kari's plate of food, which she Director). of the atrocities associated with the gladly shared with the two unex- Nicole, Kari and Dr. Dennis pet trade in the US. The students pected lunch guests. We were Rasmussen (PRSP) had a very were eager to learn what they informed that they were also re- productive meeting with Dr. could do to help and how they may leased ex-pets. Chena, who was very interested become involved in the project.” As it started Black Handed Spider Monkey and excited about the BTBW getting dark, we Project. Professor Chena wrote took the boat Kari's dream has always been a support letter for the BTBW and Dennis's to give the monkeys back their project saying, “The Born to be dog over to birthright and return them to the Wild project is important since it Bohio Island, wild. Of course, she thought provides an excellent example of where we were that could never happen but now, the best possible outcome of reha- staying for the we see that is not only possible, it bilitation at the sanctuary: the night. We is already being done! The PRSP eventual release of the monkeys shared the island project is almost a decade old and back into their natural environment with five small successful. The monkeys deserve where they can contribute to the tamarins that to go back to the place that be- diminished gene pool of endan- Confiscated pet woolly were being so- longs to them; the home they are gered species. Finally the Born to monkey brought to PRSP cialized. If all goes well, they will be Wild Project contains an essen- for release back to the wild. entitled to. be released as a group on one of tial educational component. It will Even though pet monkeys are If you saw them high up in the the larger islands. The evening involve public education and educa- illegal in Panama, poachers trees having the freedom to go was unusually cool with a nice tion for youngsters focused on the still find a market for them. where they want, catch and find breeze coming in off the water. importance of conservation of the The woolly monkey pictured their own food, and live amongst nonhuman primates of Panama. above, was confiscated from a their own kind, you would not Furthermore, it will focus on rea- cruise ship. It was contended want to see them in captivity any sons why primates are not good that the monkey had leapt longer. We are ready to join pets and should not be captured from a tree to the ship. forces with the Primate Refuge for pets. Educational efforts will Closer inspection showed and Sanctuary of Panama and help focus on viewing primates in their that the monkey had small more of the indigenous mon- natural habitat and enjoying them puncture wounds consistent keys be released back into the with those created by shotgun in that context” wilds of Panama. Of course, Jungle pellets. Poachers typically Friends of Gainesville, will always shoot the mother monkey and White-faced capuchin monkey be home for the monkeys who pull the clinging baby from her lifeless or dying body. with Mango cannot be released. Presently this monkey is Francisco loaded the boat up If you are interested, or know housed with another baby white-faced capuchin at the with bags of mangoes, special anyone that would be interested PRSP in Panama. Once eating treats for the monkeys. We were in the "Born to be Wild" project, please get in touch with Kari or on their own, socialization dressed in our protective rubber with their own species will boots and long baggy pants, ward- myself as soon as possi- ble. We have complete grant pro- begin. Sadly, most of these ing off ticks, chiggers and creepy monkeys are not so fortunate. posals available. Nicole Haaf (left) lectures to crawly things. The scenery students of the Universidad Many will die. was magnificent. The islands were de Panamá as Anabel Herrera, DVM translates. Page 4 Jungle News Expansion Project Funded by Ahimsa Foundation by Kari Bagnall

ture of seeds, nuts and grains as well as dried vegetables and fruits.

Ahimsa is a Sanskrit term which translates roughly into non-injury to living beings or dynamic harm- lessness. Jungle Friends thanks Ahimsa for its con- tinued support , helping to build larger habitats where monkeys may bet- ter socialize, according to New habitat funded by Ahimsa Foundation under construction, their nature. Shannon Harper left, Susan Carlucci and Nicole Haaf aloft Scooter, Rosie & Bill foraging and The Ahimsa Grant Award has level and multi-width perches used digging for insects enabled us to build many new and for climbing, exploring, & resting. more spacious habitats here at Jungle Friends. We receive many The habitats promoted natural calls to offer homes to displaced monkey behavior. This project monkeys. With the Ahimsa Grant has revealed to us the importance we were able to take in several of larger habitats with many levels monkeys that were on our waiting and various escape routes and list and to build our new socializa- hiding places when problems arise. Tyler and Louie enjoying tion area. This area provides not The Ahimsa habitats created much Ahimsa habitat. needed neutral areas for socializa- only larger habitats, but also a Vegetation is planted & pickle neutral habitat for monkeys to barrels and ropes are hung tions. make new acquaintances one-on- one. After successful meetings The bushes are planted in strate- between the monkeys being so- gic areas, which offer visual barri- cialized, the runways that connect ers when they want to hide from the habitats together are opened each other. Large pickle barrels up to give the monkeys access to were hung at various heights serv- all areas. This socialization me- ing the purpose of hiding places or dium has proven very successful. a fun play toy to swing on or run through. Ropes were also hung Multiple habitats and runways throughout to promote swinging. provide escape routes

On behalf of myself, and everyone here at Jungle Friends, we would like to thank the Ahimsa Founda- Don Lutz, author of The tion for their generous donations Weaning of America (left) for making this all possible. Mon- with volunteers from Animal keys are able to live amongst their Activists of Alachua to help own species and given the free- construct Ahimsa habitats. Natural earth provides a soft dom to exhibit their natural be- surface for Buddie & Gizmo haviors. We continuously strive for these natural settings here at The enclosures are built upon the Pickles & Rosie find fruit in trees, Jungle Friends. We will be forever natural earth, which promotes the learning natural food gathering monkey’s foraging instincts and grateful to the Ahimsa Foundation. provides a soft surface while they Larger habitats also allow us to We hope to continue to work rough house with each other dur- create more natural feeding habits. with them to carry out our mis- ing their continuous play. Live We place a variety of fruits and sion in providing a safe haven for non-toxic trees and shrubs were vegetables high in the trees for the these sentient beings. planted and limbs and trunks of monkeys to seek out. In addition trees were installed and con- the floor is covered in mulch Cappy foraging nected throughout offering multi- where we spread forage, a mix- Page 5 Year 5, Issue 1, January

Hanuman Village— The First Step Toward Freedom “Set the Monkeys Free in 2003”

Before any of Jungle Friends’ mon- Habitat is the length of 3 city buses keys can be released to the islands in Panama, they need to learn to survive together in the wild with little human contact. Remember, all of our monkeys have been Main Habitat raised by humans and have contin- ued to receive human contact at 120’ x 40’ x 12’ h Jungle Friends. PRSP has successfully intro- duced over 100 formerly captive primates, including many ex-pets. Conse- quently, PRSP has had suc- 20’ x 60’ x 12’ h 20’ x 60’ x 12’ h cessful births, including 20’ highly endangered spider monkeys, as shown above. x 40’

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To prepare them for their new 20’ x 40’ x 12’ h 20’ x 40’ x 12’ h life, they must go through a pro- tracted period of living in condi- Before the Jungle Friends’ monkeys can be released to tions at Jungle Friends that repli- the islands of Panama, they must learn to survive island cate the island context as close as living. This includes searching for food and avoiding possible. To accomplish this, a predators, as well as living together in cohesive troops. Jungle Friends offers a Born complex of large “natural” out- to Be Wild video and Power- Point presentation, both on door & indoor habitats, will be Hanuman Village will afford an environment where this needed. This complex is planned CD-ROM and VHS. An ex- can be accomplished and the monkeys given back their cellent way to support the in such a way as to allow us to birthright. project and enjoy an arm- gradually introduce monkeys to chair trip to the Rainforest. each other; to ultimately form Great for club presentations stable groups that will live on the These plans show a network of enclosures where mon- or your own personal view- islands together. keys can be grouped within the main habitat. Intercon- ing pleasure. necting runways allow us to lure the monkeys to other areas. This permits human access for all environmental Minimum Donation: $10 for CD-ROM adjustments, food placement & maintenance. $15 for VHS. Shipping included

Lily and Tabitha at play

The selected monkeys need to be trained to search for food on their own. It is important that we disassociate humans with feeding. We want them independent of humans. Additionally, the mon- Our own Goldie and keys need to learn behavior that Clydette are black handed adapts them to the wild, such as spider monkeys, which are fear of their predators: birds of indigenous to Panama. We hope to release them to prey, crocodiles and snakes. the islands of PRSP in Pa- These tasks and more, will require nama, their home- significant, cautious planning and Kari and Nicole planting non-toxic trees and shrubs land. monitoring during the process. Page 6 Top Banana

Continued from page 1: Rescue in the Bayou by Lee Ward

ers’ house. Angie and her hus- just for me. There was a huge band Randy put on a pot of coffee flock of vultures at the other end and briefed us on the current of the levee. I checked with bin- situation. Sunday evening, Ebi had oculars to be sure they weren’t been located and coaxed onto a feasting on monkey, and then policewoman’s shoulder. Appar- wondered if they had their eyes Join Jungle Friends ently Ebi is something of a ladies on me. The terrain was uneven monk. A failed attempt to net him and I’d already fallen once, luckily Compassion for Animals Ebi in the cage from where had set him running again. I was not into the bayou. I had even Action Symposium he escaped. worried that, having been recently managed to avoid the horse poop. bonked on the head with a net, Still, those vultures probably March 7th - 9th, 2003 at the monkey would be harder than thought I was on my last leg and the University of South Although the night temperatures ever to approach. He had now were just waiting. Florida, Tampa, FL. in Louisiana were dropping – fled farther from the road, back to

Contact Jungle Friends at much too cold for a monkey de- the swampy area at the end of a [email protected] signed for a tropical climate – I levee. Still, we now knew where and we can give you all the was heartened to learn that it had he had been the night before. The specifics so you can visit not yet snowed or iced as we had bayou and swamp would prevent our booth and see our feared. I began working on the him from going farther, and the presentation. logistics of making the 500 mile levee was the only way in and out. trip and consulting my crystal ball as to when Ebi would put in an- other appearance. The lost mon- At 6:30 a.m., we all bundled up, “Thank you again for all and Angie and Randy led us key had not been spotted for over The reason Ebi’s tongue pro- 24 hours, when he was chased through the twisting back roads to trudes when his jaw is at rest, your help rescuing Ebi. from a golf course on Friday. Was the place we hoped to find our is that most of his teeth were he still in the vicinity, or had he little escape artist. Our plan was extracted. I’m so relieved that he will been frightened so badly that he simple – to arrive just before sun- moved on? He could already have rise, before the monkey would be I was almost back to my starting be with others like up and walk the levee carrying point, scanning from side to side been caught. enticement foods, hoping Ebi as I went and shaking my little bag himself. You all are would show himself. To commu- of chips, when a hunched-up black That, it turned out, was the case. nicate at a distance we took along figure appeared on my left. He wonderful and I am glad A local woman had found Ebi and our radios. Just before 7:00, as came toward me, growing taller at had been driving around with him soon as it was light enough to see each step, until he was standing that there are people in in her car. Unfortunately, when our path, we started walking and upright. I’m sure the look on my the monkey helped himself to her calling. face was utter shock and my eyes this world that look out fries, she made the mistake of were the size of dinner plates. trying to take the food away from Here was Ebi and he was as tall as for our animals” …. him. Wrong move! Ebi bit her Angie led us on our first run up my leg. Oh lord, I thought, they (or more accurately – since his the levee. I trudged along, strain- told me you were tall but I was Angela Walker teeth were removed by his previ- ing my eyes for any movement not prepared for you to really be that might be a monkey. Our light ous owners – he gummed her) THAT tall. and escaped once again. I guess Texas jackets were inadequate she learned that monkeys don't against the winter cold and damp- ness of the early morning. But I offered him some chips, which he make good pets! poor Ebi had been out in the cold very politely took and ate. After all night, with no jacket at all. He doing this about four times he got Now that a citizen had been bit- was nowhere to be seen. I was close enough for me to put my ten, even without injury, I worried now resigned to a long day of arm down to him. He climbed up that the authorities might label searching and waiting. Since I was on my shoulder and sat up to eat. Volunteers Shannon Harper him “dangerous” and euthanize worried that too many people The poor thing was trembling & Susan Carlucci in JF Polo him. All he did was guard his may frighten Ebi again, I decided violently from the cold, and was shirt with Jungle Friend’s food, just as any self-respecting to continue the search alone, so hungry. logo. Available in purple or monkey would! I knew then that I while the others waited behind black. was heading to Louisiana right with the cage. I began walking very slowly, feed- With a donation of $35, our now, even if I had to go alone. gift to you includes Born to ing the monkey as I went, until I be Wild Polo shirt and Angie had promised me it was too heard a voice on my radio. I qui- Video. Hurry while supplies Nine hours later, at 3:30 a.m. cold for the alligators to be out, etly shared the good news – Ebi last. Monday, we arrived at the Walk- but I figured one would come out had been found. I shared the bad Page 7 Year 5, Issue 1, January

How Can I Help EBI? Continued from page 6: Rescue in the Bayou by Lee Ward Sponsorship & Monkey Gifts news too: someone would have to bring the cage across the levee to me, without scaring Ebi away and before he lost his appetite for corn chips.

As I approached the gate, Ebi “His expression of exhaustion spotted the others (and the cage) and relief seem to say, For now, coming toward us. He immedi- this is enough – to finally be warm ately climbed down from my again, and not be hungry; I’ll worry shoulder and started to run, but I about the future later.” walked behind him until I got his attention again. Then I stopped, ***** spread out a blanket, and sat down. It worked! He came over By sponsoring Ebi through our Sponsor-A-Monkey program and sat at the edge of the blanket (S-A-M), you can make that and accepted the food I offered. future bright. Ebi and Lee, both safe and sound in Dallas I knew that my only chance of $100 a month...Gold Sponsor After one quick stop to fill out the sanctuary. By then, we hope do- catching and holding him was to $ 50 a month...Silver Sponsor necessary paperwork (a release nations from sanctuary supporters get a firm grip on his tail and that I form giving Jungle Friends official and Ebi’s fans will enable Jungle $ 25 a month...Bronze Sponsor would only have one shot to get it custody of Ebi, and a USDA trans- Friends to add the habitat neces- right. It took about 20 minutes, $ 10 a month...Brass Sponsor fer form), we hit the road. We sary to accommodate him. Then but eventually, shivering from the wanted to get Ebi out of the small our little fugitive will have a safe, cold, Ebi got all the way onto the travel cage as soon as possible. comfortable and permanent home Each sponsorship level entitles blanket and tried to wrap it you to several gifts such as origi- around himself. I gradually moved at last. nal Monkey Art (see page 9) as closer to him, petting him and Our return trip was uneventful if a well as polo or tee shirts. talking soothingly. When he little stinky. Ebi curled up in his For more information, please shifted so that his tail was ex- hammock, too tired to do much visit our website at posed, I was ready – I grabbed it other than sleep and slowly chew www.junglefriends.org. and hung on. With my other hand the food we handed him between I grabbed my radio and told my naps. His expression of exhaus- “team” to get the cage ready – I tion and relief seemed to say, “For was on my way. now, this is enough – to finally be warm again, and not be hungry. Ebi tried to struggle at first but I’ll worry about the future later.” soon gave up. Compared with Jungle Friends is committed some of the vicious cats I handle At 6:45 Monday evening, we to providing Ebi with a safe in my job as a veterinary techni- rolled into Dallas, almost exactly and happy home. cian, this exhausted, toothless old 24 hours after we set out. It was More Monkey Gifts monkey was a piece of cake. He an important 24 hours for Ebi, a To accomplish this, Jungle went into the cage without a fight, Get your MonKey Rings and day that will change his world Friends is in need of $4,000 and was happy to find one of his Monkey Magnets each with a forever. Though he doesn’t know for a habitat, large enough favorite foods, a fried egg from beautiful photo of our Jungle it yet, his future looks much to enrich the life of an active Friends for a minimum dona- Angie, waiting for him. brighter than his past. monkey. tion of $10.00.

We thank Pamela Parker Always losing your pen? Why Of course, as we hurried along I I had agreed to bring Ebi home and Stacey Nelson, who just not advertise Jungle Friends? had to slip and fall yet again. By with me and care for him until I Only a minimum donation of donated $1,000 in the name landing on my back, clutching the returned to Jungle Friends in $15.00. of Cheryl Saltus. cage to my stomach, I somehow the spring. He can get a full vet- managed to avoid dropping the erinary exam at the clinic where I 20 Monkey greetings cards Happy Birthday Cheryl with envelopes. Each card monkey. Ebi was unharmed and work, and have a chance to re- features a different photo of still captive and I missed the horse cover from his ordeal, as well as Please help write a happy the JF Monkeys. Inside cover poop again – so it was okay. any other health problems we ending to Ebi’s bittersweet has each monkey’s story and might find. Then he will be ready inside sentiment is blank. story. to join the other monkeys at the This gift is yours for a mini- mum donation of $30.00.

Page 8 Monkeys in the Media continued from page 1: Pet Psychic Visits Jungle Friends by Larry Coyne

with Buddie as well as five tufted tion with ET, a homeopathic rem- www.junglefriends.org and regis- capuchins, Cebus apella. While edy was initiated. ET has stopped ter to receive Jungle News for Buddie and ET were good friends, chewing his tail which healed rap- regular updates. ET was harassed by Gizmo. So idly as did the spot on his rump. ET, for his own safety and well While it was not possible to have Public Service being, joined Jimmy Sr. and Chi Buddie join ET’s group, periodic Announcements (PSA) Chi, both cinnamon or white- visits were scheduled where their Jungle Friends needs to get fronted capuchins, Cebus albifrons. friendship continues to nurture. their message out. Here is Both welcomed ET cordially. a way that will cost nothing ET was not the only monkey that but your time. Your local TV and Cable stations air Nicole explained to Sonya that visited with Sonya. Upcoming PSA’s for non profit groups while Buddie enjoyed ET, she also episodes slotted to air in April will at no cost. enjoyed her current troop. Sonya also feature some more of Jungle Currently Jungle Friend’s expressed ET’s wish that he could Friends’ residents. Check out ET enjoys one of his PSA’s are aired on 11 sta- frequent visits with tions in Northern CA, and visit Buddie from time to time. www.animalplanet.com for up- Buddie. soon to start in Gainesville coming shows. Better still, go to and Las Vegas. As a result of Sonya’s conversa-

Jungle Friends will provide the station with the PSA. All we need from you is to Canada’s ‘Animal Magnetism’ to air Jungle Friends episode in April make the initial contact and supply us with the The new documentary series showcases unique and enter- contact information. Animal Magnetism takes an taining stories, mixed with intimate look at the bond that practical advice and valuable humans and animals share with information. Get all paws on- each other. Each episode ex- board for this heartwarming plores different realms of the series. animal world; from those who work tirelessly to protect and Jungle Friend’s episode will air rescue animals, to extraordi- April 8th at 5 pm, April 12th at nary pets that have enriched 5:30 pm and April 13th at 1 the lives of others through pm. The show is available to physical, emotional and mental the Canadian market on the What’s more fun than a Host Patty Sullivan barrel of monkeys? well-being. Exploring all things W Network. animal, Animal Magnetism Jungle Jam Sunday, March 23, 2003 Gainesville, Florida Ron Hazelton’s House Calls to air Jungle Friends episode in April

Quarterly events to express Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls kind of improvements that will April 21, 2003. Check website our deep gratitude to our is a home improvement televi- make your home more com- for more information: S-A-M sponsors, donors and volunteers. sion series that takes you on fortable, enjoyable and attrac- www.ronhazelton.com the road and across the coun- tive. contact [email protected] try. Host, Ron Hazelton, trav- Ron visited Jungle Friend’s as a els from Maine to California special interest feature during

with his motor home and mo- filming in the area. Jungle So…. bile workshop stopping at Friend’s staff enjoyed Ron’s you coming homes along the way and help- antics, as did the monkeys. He or what? ing folks with all sorts of pro- not only helped build the new jects. You'll meet the families, spider monkey habitat but he share Ron's on-the-road ad- tested every rope swing, perch ventures and learn step-by- and even tasted the bananas. step how to accomplish the The JF feature airs the week of Monkey Tales Page 9 An Answer to My Prayers by Shelly Ladd

Friends website and a new chapter made it my mission to assist Jungle “If savior means in my life began. I emailed Kari Friends any way I can. My whole regarding Murphy Brown and life is now dedicated to raising someone who comes to immediately she was there for me. awareness and funding for Jungle your rescue when you She has had a lot of experience Friends. In March, Murphy will with diabetic monkeys and did not have a new home and two new need it the most then I hesitate to come to our aid. After families, one composed of her can honestly say that Murphy Brown will call Jungle talking to Nicole and Kari on the own kind and the other being the Friends home this Spring. phone, I decided that the $50 I best caretakers in the world. Jungle Friends has If savior means someone who spent a month on bagels for the I thought that giving up my be- become a savior to my comes to your rescue when you docents at the L.A. Zoo would be loved Murphy was going to be the need it the most then I can hon- much better spent sponsoring darling hardest thing I have ever done but estly say that Jungle Friends has Connie, a diabetic monkey. now I can't wait to give her the Murphy. ” become a savior to my darling freedom to be a monkey. What Murphy. I have always had a great was I thinking all those years I love of monkeys. I have been have rescued and then cared for rescuing them for 30 years now monkeys all by themselves? I have and I have been owned by four. now come to the realization that My beloved Murphy Brown has my prayers from the past four owned me for eight years, ever years have been answered. There since she was three weeks old. Gizmo painting another mas- terpiece with Shelly & Sue is help available for Murphy and At four years old, she was diag- more than that, there is a greater nosed with diabetes. I immedi- My friend, Sue Michelson, ar- joy awaiting her, one that I could ately started looking for a vet who ranged a trip for us to visit Jungle never give her. I know in my could treat her disease and pro- Friends, January, 2003. heart that she belongs at Jungle vide the best medical care possi- Friends. She deserves more than I Shelly Ladd providing Having seen many animal sanctuar- Gizmo his canvas and ble--to no avail. I spent the next can offer her as a ‘pet’ monkey. ies and rescue places over the paint. This is part of our four years continuing to search for She needs to be with her own enrichment program. years, we wanted to see this ref- someone, anyone, with experience kind. uge first hand before making any in treating capuchin monkeys with rash decisions. What we found in I also know that my new goal in diabetes. Since then, I have Gainesville was more than just a life is to help Jungle Friends. prayed every single day for help. monkey sanctuary; it was monkey Through yours truly, Jungle When it seemed almost hopeless, heaven. From the get go, I found Friends now has a west coast a friend found the stories of Bud- Kari, Nicole and the entire staff chapter. I have many fundraisers Photo Art 7x13 print die and Connie on the Jungle extremely helpful and kind. Most planned for the Los Angeles area

importantly, I personally saw how and I'm sure Kari will keep you Each print is wood framed extraordinary Jungle Friends is. I posted. For information or if you with a photo of the artist and their Bio card on the have never witnessed such an just wish to say hello, email Mur- back. Original art avail- abundance of knowledge, expert phy and me at: able.

care and genuine support for [email protected]. $30.00 Framed 8x10 Print monkeys, and animals in general, $40.00 Photo Art (above) $75.00 Original Artwork and I have worked with and cared for animals for the past 30 years. Allow 2 to 4 weeks on original work to accommo- Upon returning from Florida, I date artistic temperament. Buddie groomed by Connie Page 10 Volunteer Voice Project Outreach by Larry Coyne

There is nothing new about Pro- media projector and computer are booklet for the students. The ject Outreach, Not really. Jungle available as needed on a loan basis, booklets give the teacher a fun Friends has been visiting class- until we get our own. activity during down time that rooms, college campuses, commu- emphasizes environmental con- We are actively looking for do- nity organizations and retirement cerns. nors to acquire this equipment. villages for quite some time. The We need a multimedia projector Many of the groups we visit do Longtime volunteer, Erin difference now is technology. Ehmke, saying goodbye to with a minimum of 1200 lumens, a not have the budget for this. We her new friends made at a Jungle Friends now has a state of laptop computer with Intel 4 and never refuse. So, we need spon- Project Outreach presenta- tion. Jungle Friends is proud the art PowerPoint presentation 258 RAM and a portable screen. sors. For $100, we are able to to meet the high demand for that targets all ages, children and reach out to groups of 20 to 30 these educational and fun We ask the groups we visit for a adults alike. Presentations are individuals. Sponsors are listed on programs. Through the help donation of $3 to $5 per person. of sponsors, we have reached customized for the audience. the booklets and in the presenta- many groups who lack the This covers our expenses which tion. The sponsor may have a budget for such events. We are fortunate in that a multi- includes a fun ‘rainy day’ project special group in mind.

It Ain’t Just About Monkeys by Mary Parshall

Well, then, if it’s not just about the theoretical and into reality, in untold others and guiding them monkeys, what is it about? My facing and handling emergencies to be part of the solution. experience and observations tell capably, practicing skills of self- me that at Jungle Friends it’s about reliance, being willing to innovate, This short view of what is happen- people, community, compassion, being and learning to be a team ing at Jungle Friends, not just the working and playing well with player as well as being and learning care and feeding of thirty-four others. It’s about problem solving, to be a leader and teacher. monkeys, is incomplete and lim- co-operation, learning and sharing ited to my own point of view. It’s about practicing good security job skills, acting as self starters, habits, making excellent sanitation, following rules, regulations and For myself, I have gained meaning- nutrition awareness and proper laws. ful friendships, met and got to food handling second nature. It’s Mary and ‘Little Face’ know the wonderful caring and It’s about thinking and acting crea- about gaining a deep sense of sharing people of Gainesville, tively, broadening horizons, reach- sharing and caring locally and glob- Editor’s note: Mary has learned to call Gainesville my been a force for Jungle ing out; experimenting with newly ally. It’s watching the drama of home and been grateful for the Friends since its inception in found talents, dealing with the birth, sickness, old age and death opportunity to challenge myself to Gainesville four years ago. public, creating good will within up close and having to face these Not only a volunteer and be a worthy asset for Jungle supporter, Mary is a dear the community. It’s about facing truths of living head-on, having to Friends Sanctuary. friend. Currently Mary is the financial realities of the sanctu- deal impartially and correctly with very ill. Please join us in ary business, taking responsibility not only the beauty and charm of While for me it has never really prayer for her return to health. Should you wish to for yourself and for the well-being this multi-specied society but also been just about monkeys at all. I share your thoughts with of others, overcoming shyness and with the problematic, the erratic, am anxious to learn what you Mary, please contact Kari hesitancy in service to the greater and the psychotic. It’s assuming think Jungle Friends is about. Bagnall at : good. It’s about experiencing the the role of "Ambassadors At Please share your thoughts and [email protected]. need to stop, look and listen Large"; not only for this sanctuary observations with me and the alertly while still being enveloped but also for all other sanctuaries. other volunteers at Jungle Friends. in the beauty and tranquility of the Perhaps the most important is setting. It’s about getting out of planting the seeds of compassion Page 11 A Word From Our Sponsors…. My First Visit to Jungle Friends by Michael Rice (Gold Sponsor)

developed. She has acclimated monkeys. She moves about her amazingly well to a life without habitat and the runways with full legs by walking on her hands, confidence. Her disabilities don’t holding her back end up in the air hamper her life at all. She’s very Sponsor-A-Monkey and balancing on her tail. Joni’s quiet although every now and then Your tax deductible sponsorship growth was also stunted and she you can hear her emitting little includes JF membership, which weighs less than 2 pounds. peeps. allows you to visit Jungle Friends during Jungle Jam and other spe- In May of 2002 I decided to take The work and funding required cial events. 100% of your spon- some time off and go down to JF to run JF is formidable and never sorship dollars goes directly to the Mike helps out at JF and volunteer for a few days. I ending. It includes feeding and care of the Jungle Friends’ mon- flew into Jacksonville, picked up a providing health care to the pri- keys. See page 7 for more details My name is Michael Rice. I live fifty mates, facility maintenance, admin- or go to our website: miles northwest of Washington istrative support, fund raising, and D.C. in what used to be a small www.junglefriends.org expansion. JF now faces immedi- rural town by the name of Lees- ate needs of obtaining additional burg. My wife Diane and I both funding to expand, build more work in Washington D.C. We are habitats and enlist the help from also ardent animal advocates. We additional volunteers to help with live with 3 Dalmatians who are primate care and facility mainte- named Oreo, Sparky and Annie. nance.

I first became aware of the Jungle We gratefully acknowledge the The monkey’s stories only have generous help and support of Friends Primate Sanctuary in the following: happy endings because Jungle Gainesville, FL, while surfing the Ahimsa Foundation Friends exists and was willing and internet for animal sanctuaries. Little Joni American Antivivisection Society able to rescue them. Without JF, American Sanctuary Association Primates are one of my favorite rental car and headed for Gaines- many could have been euthanized. American Society for the Prevention groups of animals so it naturally ville. I found JF and entered the of Cruelty to Animals Their stories are only a few of the piqued my interest. I checked the sanctuary. That exact moment is Animal Activists of Alachua many that have occurred and B & M Equipment Rental site out and decided to investigate a special moment. It transcends thousands more that are waiting Christine Orman, Grant Writer it further. time and reality. I may not re- Crafts & Stuff Frame Shop to happen. JF needs your support member a lot of things about my Crom Computer Graphics I started corresponding with Kari of the day-to-day care of the pri- Bobby Collins, DVM visit, but I will always remember Bagnall, JF Founder, and Nicole mates, expansion of the current Leticia Reyes, DVM getting out of the car and looking Elegant Events Haaf, JF Animal Care Director. facility and volunteer help. over at one of the habitat runways Frame Factory & Gallery After learning more about the The Frame Shoppe and seeing one of the monkeys YOU can help save these unfor- sanctuary, I decided to make a Gainesville Health and Fitness looking at me; both of us observ- tunate souls whose immediate Gainesville Tree Farm donation. Kari asked me what ing each other for the first time in future is euthanasia if they aren’t Harold Fine Frame Shop kind of donation I wanted to In Defense of Animals our lives. rescued. There are various ways make. After reviewing all of the Karol Lucan, Web design and host to contribute: one time donations, monkeys’ stories, I decided to Of all the monkeys, Joni had the The Leach Foundation recurring donations, sponsoring a Luster Family Foundation become a Gold sponsor for Joni. greatest impact on me. I just sat primate, donating food, supplies Medical Manager at the picnic table adjacent to her Mid FLA Fence & Gate All of the monkeys’ stories are and building/maintenance materials habitat and watched her and her National Antivivisection Society sad but Joni’s story is especially and volunteering. TAOS—The Assn. of Sanctuaries mother Gussie for half an hour. heart wrenching and inspiring. Thornebrook Gallery Joni is such a tiny being compared Tree of Life Joni was born disabled; her back to her mother and the rest of the Ty Ty Computer Services legs do not extend and never fully Wood Resources Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary 13915 N State Road 121 Gainesville, FL 32653

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