Washoe passed away in Ellensburg on October 30, 2007, at the age of 42. Her legacy includes the formation of the CWU Primate Behavior program, a wholly unique and interdisciplinary approach to the ...

Washoe passed away in 2007, and the CHCI closed its doors for good in 2013. The remaining chimpanzees, Tatu and Loulis, were ...

US Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) has reintroduced a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to promote public land conservation, housing development and economic growth in Washoe County.

Chimpanzee society is naturally aggressive and even violent. However, visitors at the Los Angeles Zoo probably didn’t expect this chimpanzee brawl to look like a sword fight.

These names are among the most popular in the region, the Washoe County Regional Animal Services said. The rankings are based on the agency's licensing data. Licensing your canine companion is ...

The Washoe County Commission has appointed Andrew McDonald as the new registrar of voters, effective immediately, with an annual salary of $175,240. McDonald, who joined Washoe County in 2024 ...

RENO, Nev. — Law enforcement agencies in Washoe County are leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office and the Sparks ...

Rockhampton Zoo staff watched anxiously as new chimpanzee Sile met her new troop to see if she would be welcomed into the group. In a moment of connection, Sile was embraced by young chimp Gandali ...

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Wednesday homicide in the area of Fish Springs Road north of Reno. Deputies, along with Lassen County deputies from California, responded to a ...

When a male chimpanzee wants to hit on a female without causing a scene, he sometimes has to get a little creative. "The alpha male, he can mate with whoever he wants, whenever he wants ...

Save the Chimps is an organization unlike any other. The world’s largest privately funded chimpanzee sanctuary, it’s home to over 200 rescued chimps on 150 acres (including five dedicated islands!