Primate experts from the IUCN and Re:wild release new study that finds even the most ambitious and cutting-edge offsets are not yet enough to effectively protect Critically Endangered chimpanzees

A Chinese-backed consortium, building infrastructure for a massive iron ore mine in Guinea, started blasting a railway tunnel in habitat the Critically Endangered western chimpanzee.

Climate economists say initiative will play make-or-break role in meeting global emissions targets

The world's most endangered orangutans could be pushed towards extinction after an Indonesian court approved a controversial dam project, say campaigners.

Planned Koukoutamba dam to be built in reserve established to protect chimps from mining.

Mining is a major factor in the decline of species like the Grauer’s gorilla, which have lost habitat to the industry and are also hunted when forest is opened up for mining.