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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Former pet puma Mikulas is exploring his outdoor enclosure for the first time. He will now have all the time he needs to settle in – and once he does, we hope he will enjoy his complete freedom to explore and climb in this vast enclosure. #WildAnimalsNotPets

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Common marmosets Minnie & Miko were bred in Slovenia and kept as pets in Croatia. For years, they lived in conditions that were not suited to the complex needs of such an intelligent and active species. #WildAnimalsNotPets youtube.com/shorts/FUoet...

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Common marmosets Minnie and Miko safe at AAP Spain - AAP

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A few days ago, tigress Saphira and her five young stepped in their outside enclosure at AAP Spain for the very first time. 🎥 Thanks to the cameras around the enclosure, we're able to share this special moment with you: youtube.com/shorts/IC6Cg...

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Tigress Saphira and her young in their outside enclosure - AAP

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Rescued from a former circus performer’s facility in Germany, Saphira and her young are doing well at AAP Spain. Today marked a big milestone: they took their first steps into their outdoor enclosure📸 Jolien Geens, Big Cat Caretaker at AAP Spain

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

For the first 10 years of his life, puma Mikulas was kept as a pet in the Czech Republic. But a private home can never provide what a wild animal like Mikulas truly needs. #WildAnimalsNotPets - youtu.be/XFXp84m1ey0

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The young Barbary macaques Chitto and Lu - both former pets - have been introduced at our rescue centre in Spain. And they immediately hit it off! Finally, they are living together with other animals of their own species. #WildAnimalsNotPets youtube.com/shorts/YYqJQ...

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Every living being has its place in the #CircleOfLife. For too many lions, that circle has been broken. Bred for entertainment, bought as status symbols, kept as pets. At AAP, we rescue them, provide specialist care and let them be lions again.🦁 #WorldLionDay youtube.com/shorts/pWK4l...

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World Lion Day 2026 - AAP

A better future for exotic animals. Help us & donate on https://en.aap.eu/ AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) is a European animal welfare organization dedicated to the welfare of exotic animals…

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Chimpanzee Peggy was rescued from a German circus with her sister Babsie in 2001. After many happy years at AAP, we sadly had to say goodbye to her following a long battle with chronic kidney disease. In this video, we look back on her remarkable life. 💚 youtube.com/shorts/3jGUJ...

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

People think sugar gliders make good pets, but they don't. These animals live in groups in forests. Alone, they can become depressed and harm themselves. Watch two sugar gliders at AAP meet for the first time – a small step toward a better life. #WildAnimalsNotPets youtube.com/shorts/HoIrR...

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Did you know that there is no federal legislation in Germany prohibiting people from keeping wild mammals as pets? 💔The result is a life of suffering in captivity for many wild animals, like Barbary macaques Xarly and Filix. #WildAnimalsNotPets #EUPositiveList youtube.com/shorts/-TPdu...

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Two Barbary macaques get second chance - AAP

A better future for exotic animals. Help us & donate on https://en.aap.eu/ AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) is a European animal welfare organization dedicated to the welfare of exotic animals…

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Serval Whisper was bought as a young animal via an online marketplace in the Netherlands. But as she grew up, it became clear that a living room and a small kennel are not suitable places for a wild animal like this #WildAnimalsNotPets #EUPositiveList #AnimalWelfare youtube.com/shorts/ci7fZ...

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Serval Whisper taken in by AAP- AAP

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Young Barbary macaque Chitto was torn from his mother and given as birthday gift in Germany. He was in poor mental health because he missed out on crucial early socialisation with fellow primates. At AAP, he is back among his own kind youtube.com/shorts/sCIGR... #WildAnimalsNotPets #EUPositiveList

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Barbary macaque Chitto goes outside for the first time - AAP

A better future for exotic animals. Help us & donate on https://en.aap.eu/ AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) is a European animal welfare organization dedicated to the welfare of exotic animals…

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

After spending his entire life in the circus, white tiger Sona is now venturing outside for the first time – experiencing the feeling of grass under his paws >> youtu.be/b37ezk6i4KE

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

AAP rescued Sona from a circus in Portugal, where he had been living in a cramped trailer. Portugal's ban on the use of wild animals in entertainment has led to justice for Sona, but more animals are suffering in circuses across the EU. We need an EU-level ban. #AnimalWelfare

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Tiger Sona rescued from circus - AAP

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Last October, 15 Barbary macaques were returned to the wild in Morocco’s Tazekka National Park. In this video, you can see the macaques in their mountainous habitat, captured through the lenses of the monitoring team’s binoculars. #BornToBeWild youtube.com/shorts/3SoM4...

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Born to be Wild update first group of Barbary macaques - AAP

A better future for exotic animals. Help us & donate on https://en.aap.eu/ AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) is a European animal welfare organization dedicated to the welfare of exotic animals…

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Tigers, servals, baboons & other wild animals can still be kept as pets in many European countries. AAP calls on the EU to introduce a Positive List. Wild animals deserve to be wild. Sign the petition if you agree ✍️https://bit.ly/EUpetitionPositiveList #WildAnimalsNotPets

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! 🌍 At AAP, we believe that wild animals belong in nature. That's why our #BornToBeWild project helps return rescued Barbary macaques to their natural habitat in Morocco's Middle Atlas mountains. Find out more: en.aap.eu/born-to-be-w... #WildAnimalsNotPets

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Young chimpanzee Giggi was a victim of #illegaltrade and neglect. He was forced to live as a pet and without conspecifics, meaning he never learned natural chimpanzee behaviour. In this video, we explain how we help Giggi to become a chimpanzee again > youtube.com/shorts/Ecd-a... #WildAnimalsNotPets

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Young chimpanzee Giggi came to our rescue centre in Almere this week. Giggi was kept illegally as a pet, chained up in a yard in Sicily. After a short recovery period at #BioparcodiRoma, Giggi is now safe at AAP. Watch his heartbreaking story in this video: youtu.be/Ta_XSvrNo6g #WildAnimalsNotPets

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Chimpanzee Giggi was kept illegally as a pet - AAP

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

We have wonderful news! Chimpanzee Babsie has moved to Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, one of AAP’s outplacement partners. She was welcomed with open arms by a group of several other chimpanzees. This marks a special milestone in her long journey towards a safe and loving home >> youtu.be/G-LTeES1JHE

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Chimpanzee Babsie moves to new home - AAP

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

2025 is almost coming to an end! 🎉 This year, we’ve once again been able to make a difference for animals in need in countless ways 🙏 In this video, we’ll take you through some of the most beautiful and memorable moments of the past year >> youtu.be/UR287Zt5iSo

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AAP's overview of 2025 - AAP

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Sore throat, watery eyes and a stuffy nose: cold and flu season is here! Did you know primates are particularly vulnerable to these viruses? AAP’s veterinarian, Hester, explains in her latest column how we can prevent the animals at AAP from falling ill: bit.ly/4q9DYKu

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

“hAAPpy New Year” 🎆 On behalf of all the animals, staff and volunteers at AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection, we wish you a happy, healthy and wonderful 2026! ✨

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

On behalf of everyone at AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection – including our animals – we wish you a very happy holiday season! 🎄✨ Thanks to you, we can offer animals a brighter future. Thank you so much! 💚

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Our chimpanzees absolutely love their cozy blankets! Regina and Julio are experts at turning them into endless fun, and their playful antics will warm your heart. Don’t miss the ending—it’s adorable!

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

19-year-old lion Bryan spent almost his entire life performing in a circus. Last year, AAP was able to rescue him. Bryan now enjoys tranquillity and freedom at AAP. For the first time in his life, he can simply be a lion 🦁💚 📷: Marcelo Hernández – Nightguard, AAP Spain.

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Tiger Aqua - rescued in 2019 from a horrific transport - recently moved to his forever home at Noah's Ark in England! We're very happy that we were able to give Aqua this new chance in life . 🐅💚 Watch this video to see how his special journey unfolded! youtu.be/dRQPBYINMPs

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

A big thank you to all volunteers! You not only give your time, but also your love. Without you, AAP wouldn’t exist! #grateful #InternationalVolunteerDay

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Tigress Merida was rescued from appalling transport conditions at the Poland-Belarus border in 2019. Since 2023, she and fellow tiger Sanson enjoy a lush outdoor enclosure at Pistoia Zoo in Italy. Grateful to our partners for giving Merida and Sanson the life they deserve! 🙏

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Millions of wild animals are traded, often with severe welfare implications and threats to species survival and public health. AAP joins #CITESCoP20, ensuring welfare of wild animals, especially those impacted by pet trade, stays high on the CITES agenda: en.aap.eu/cites/

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Young lion Tzigane, born in a circus, has several physical abnormalities, including a drooping ear and issues affecting his bones and heart. Recently, he underwent a comprehensive medical examination.

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Great news about tiger Aqua! He was recently outplaced to his forever home at our partner Noah's Ark in England. Aqua was rescued from a horrific transport destined for Russia, along with several other tigers. At AAP Spain, these deeply traumatised animals were able to recover.

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Serval Nini's owner gave her up since the wild nature of a serval is difficult to reconcile with a domestic setting. At AAP, Nini has settled in and we’re introducing her to a male serval. If they bond, we’ll find them a forever home at outplacement partners #WildAnimalsNotPets

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Lions Elsa and Marley are now 10 years old! When they were still very young, they were taken away from their mother and sold to a private individual in Germany. The cubs managed to escape and were confiscated. At AAP, they grew up into beautiful adults #WildAnimalsNotPets

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Caracal Feder was wandering the streets of a small town in Germany in 2022. She was rescued and taken care of by the German rescue centre Raubtier- and Exotenasyl. However, they needed to find her a new home, and AAP was able to take her in. #WildAnimalsNotPets >>

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

We have wonderful news about our #BorntobeWild project. The very first group of 15 Barbary macaques has been released into Tazekka National Park in Morocco! Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this amazing milestone 🙏 >>

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

AAP is quoted in this article by the European Correspondent about the pan-European protection of rescued exotic animals, the need for more rescue capacity and better regulations ⬇️ europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/europes...

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Europe's struggle to rehouse its exotic animals | The European Correspondent

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Serval Noa had a challenging start in life. Thankfully, she was able to recover at AAP. Recently, Noa and her companion Mio found a great forever home at our outplacement partner @ardmoreopenfarm in Ireland! #WildAnimalsNotPets >

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Barbary macaque Chitto was separated from his mother and illegally given away as a birthday present. He became difficult to handle, and his owners no longer wanted him. We were able to rescue him. Soon we'll introduce him to the gentle female Beatrix #WildAnimalsNotPets ➡️

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

On Oct 1, legendary primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall passed away. With her tireless dedication and inspiring personality, she motivated millions of people around the world to take action for animals, people, and the environment. We and the animals will miss her deeply - youtube.com/shorts/BIyd_...

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Yesterday, legendary primatologist Dr Jane Goodall passed away at the age of 91. She inspired millions of people across the globe, supported AAPs work wholeheartedly, and taught us to never lose hope and that we have the power to make a difference every day. Thank you Jane 💚

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Black-capped capuchin Capitán is currently recovering from major emergency surgery. After arriving at AAP, his condition deteriorated, and Capitán lost the use of his legs—he became paralysed from the waist down. Watch this before and after surgery video >> youtu.be/OYb_5I4XhGA

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Did you know that chimpanzees are remarkably hygienic animals? AAP behavioural biologist Kelly Lavooij-van Leeuwen reflects on recent research and shares insights into the hygienic behaviour observed among chimpanzees at AAP >> bit.ly/HygieneChimp...

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Meet Miche, a Geoffroy’s marmoset who was just a few weeks old when he was discovered during a police inspection. Without his mother, among a group of common marmosets - all illegally smuggled and destined for the pet trade #InternationalPrimateDay #WildAnimalsNotPets >> youtube.com/shorts/L-L7n...

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Inexhaustible—that’s the energy these nine lion cubs have shown since arriving at AAP! During their first 2 years, lions learn to play, hunt and socialise, all through endless jumping, nibbling and running! 🦁

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Rhesus macaque Bazile was kept illegally on a farm in Lithuania, where she lived among sheep and was wearing a collar. After confiscation and a temporary stay at the Wildlife Centre of the Lithuanian University of Health Science, she came to AAP >> bit.ly/Rhesusmacaqu...

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AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection @aap-europe.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Serval Noa was kept as a pet. When she escaped, her former owner didn't want her back due to a scratching incident. Now Noa is thriving at AAP, and she found a companion! Watch their first meeting and playful and affectionate interaction—a heartwarming sight 💚 >> bit.ly/45oVeTh #WildAnimalsNotPets

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