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The Ape Institute Data Portal gives researchers, practitioners, and partners direct access to our unique collection of ape survey data. Explore raw field datasets and curated spatial layers, and request access to the information you need to advance ape conservation science.

Survey data Spatial layers

Survey Data

Access raw ape field survey datasets

Request access to our raw ape field survey datasets by following the link below. Please be aware that these datasets represent unprocessed field survey data as originally submitted to the IUCN SSC APES database — they have not yet been converted to a standardized format, and datasets with major errors have been temporarily excluded pending cleaning.

The dataset list is continuously updated as new data is submitted and archived datasets are cleaned. A fully standardized format for all datasets is expected by end of 2027. Submitted access requests will be reviewed by the APES database management team, who will then contact you directly.

Request access to survey data

Spatial Layers

Explore spatial layers from the APES Database

Here, you can explore several spatial layers created by multiple users using raw survey data stored in our Database. These datasets provide valuable insights into ape research, including ape range, density distribution, abundance, population genetics, behavioral traits, threats, habitat connectivity, and surveys.

Please contact the data manager for access to specific spatial layers of interest.

Below you will find a map for a spatial overview (the map is currently being expanded). All existing layers are listed in the table below.

Year Range Species Theme Title
2008 Africa Pan troglodytes ellioti Range Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee range (2008)
2016 Africa Pan troglodytes ellioti Range Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee range (2016)
2008 Africa Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii Range Eastern chimpanzee range (2008)
2016 Africa Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii Range Eastern chimpanzee range (2016)
2008 Africa Pan troglodytes troglodytes Range Central chimpanzee range (2008)
2016 Africa Pan troglodytes troglodytes Range Central chimpanzee range (2016)
2008 Africa Pan troglodytes verus Range Western chimpanzee range (2008)
2016 Africa Pan troglodytes verus Range Western chimpanzee range (2016)
2016 Africa (DRC) Pan paniscus Range Bonobo range (2016)
2008 Africa Gorilla beringei graueri Range Grauer's gorilla range (2008)
2016 Africa Gorilla sp. (unspecified) Range Gorilla range (2016)
2008 Asia (Sumatra) Pongo abelii Range Sumatran orangutan range (2008)
2023 Asia (Sumatra) Pongo abelii Range Sumatran orangutan range (2023)
2008 Asia (Borneo) Pongo pygmaeus Range Bornean orangutan range (2008)
2023 Asia (Borneo) Pongo pygmaeus Range Bornean orangutan range (2023)
2023 Asia (Sumatra) Pongo tapanuliensis Range Tapanuli orangutan range (2023)