The last research chimps in the US are retired to sanctuaries, Chinese customs officials seize 57 elephant tusks, a toxic wave of mud threatens aquatic life in Brazil, tragic news for the northern white rhino species, and a rare pink fairy armadillo sighting.

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• RESEARCH CHIMPS RETIRE
• HUGE IVORY HAUL
• RARE RHINO DIES
• TOXIC MUD
• WIN FOR WILDLIFE
• PARROT NUMBERS PLUMMET
• SHARK FEEDING FRENZY
• SNOT COLLECTING ROBOTS
• RARE ARMADILLO SIGHTING