![]() In Algeria, a very small fragmented population remains in the north-west. ![]() However, the species is now extinct in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia. Historically the species’ habitat extended across all of North Africa. The Barbary macaque finds its home in the mountains of north-west Africa, with its icy, snowy winters and hot, dry summers. They live in close-knit groups made up of different families and the males contribute significantly to caring for the young. For a macaque, it is a relatively peaceful species. It is the only species of the genus Macaca living outside Asia and the only non-human primate north of the Sahara desert. The Barbary macaque (scientific name Macaca sylvanus) is a so-called "old world monkey". The Barbary macaque (scientific name ) is a so-called "old world monkey". This is a success story – but not one without its ups and downs. Dozens of times it brought me to the last stronghold of the wild Barbary macaque: the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. First at my job at AAP, then as an independent wildlife conservationist, and finally as a wildlife conservation expert at IFAW. How Rizzly and many of his peers ended up at AAP was a question that kept me occupied for 20 years. Unfortunately, Rizzly was not in the cedar forests of Morocco, but at an animal shelter called Animal Advocacy and Protection (AAP) near the Dutch city Almere. I had never heard of the species before and in fact, had no idea that there were primates living in Northern Africa. We are happy to provide a copy of ASF’s tax-exempt form upon request.The first time I saw a Barbary macaque was twenty years ago. All proceeds will be split among the three receiving organizations after the event. The Animal Shelter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization according to Ch. ![]() You can also donate securely through PayPal at. *Does not guarantee placement in media coverageĬhecks should be made out to the Animal Shelter Foundation. ![]() Opportunity to place promotional material at event Identified on printed invitation and event t-shirts (if secured by ) Interested in sponsoring? Contact Sara Clements Sponsor $5,000 This event would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. Past bartenders have included Wilton Simpson, Kathleen Passidomo, Lauren Book, Jared Moskowitz, Dana Young, Jason Brodeur, Joe Gruters, Shevrin Jones, Jason Pizzo, Tracie Davis, Demi Busatta Cabrera, Michele Rayner, Byron Donalds, Alan Williams, Matt Gaetz, and more. All tips and event proceeds are split evenly between the Animal Shelter Foundation, Leon County Humane Society, and Last Hope Rescue.īartenders for each team will be announced in February. Started in 2015, Red Dog Blue Dog is Tallahassee’s premier happy hour event, at which Republican and Democrat lawmakers compete behind the bar to raise the most money in tips for local animal rescue efforts.
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