Dear All,
This is an update on Zamba who had been isolated for several days. No longer injured, we decided to introduce her back into her group.
When transferring the young female, we were very eager to know what Mwisho’s plans were.
Well, nothing really happened. Zamba wasn’t scared at all of him nor even impressed. Mwisho simply tapped her back maybe as a sign of recognition and let her quietly meet the others.
But at first Zamba didn’t want to go with her friends and observed them all.
Then Wimbi came to fetch her and she started playing.
Of course, Doguy was the happiest and ran to the young female when he realised she had come back. He hugged his friend very hard.
Keeping chimps isolated too long isn’t a good thing. Therefore we try to reintroduce them back very fast as soon as they have finished their isolation period. With Zamba, all went well and we are glad she’s now with her friends again in the group.
Thank You
J.A.C.K.
Douguy and Zamba are too sweet…I think that picture would mae a perfect Valentine’s Day card!!!
thanks so much for your updates. i love to read about all of your sweet chimps. makes my day brighter.
Yes, Kinzli, just as you have said ‘glad things have calmed down a bit’… Doguy is extremely happy his friend in back and Zamba is now enjoying life again in the open air… Little Tongo is great: he’s been at JACK for nearly 2 years now and he has progressed so well! He’s still the youngest of the main group and I believe he’s the luckiest as the dominant male, Mwisho, is his protector and will not harm him at all…
hooray. glad things have calmed down a bit now and doguy has his full sighted/caring friend again. i was a bit worried for doguy without zamba. so so sweet. how is little tongo? is he doing okay?
Awww…sweet Douguy! I am happy to hear she is back and Mwisho is being a good boy. These things are expected when chimps live together but it’s upsetting at times just the same to hear a chimp has been hurt. Members of the family fight and then make up. Just like us.