Jane Goodall Instagram – 🌿 Every rescue matters! When infant chimpanzees are saved from the illegal wildlife trade, they arrive at Tchimpounga Sanctuary very young and often in dire need of both physical and emotional healing. Under the care of JGI’s dedicated staff, each one receives a personalized care plan along with the company of peers their own age. 🍼➡️🥣 As these young chimps grow and switch from milk to solid foods, they begin enjoying nutritious soy porridge, which is crucial for their development and health. And it doesn’t stop there! They’re also gently introduced to the forest, where they learn to forage for wild fruits, nuts, seeds, and more as almost half of a chimpanzee’s diet is fruit. 🌳🍌 With this blend of socialization, stable nutrition, and hands-on learning in their natural habitat, these rescued chimpanzees gain the physical and mental strength they need. It’s not just about survival; it’s about fostering a life filled with joy and companionship. 🐵💚 *JGI does not endorse handling or close proximity to wildlife. This represents a sanctuary ysetting with trained professionals.* Become (or gift) a Chimp Guardian today! You can support the care of chimpanzees who have suffered from the illegal wildlife trade and help us keep our promise to never turn away a chimpanzee in need: LINK IN BIO 📷 Fernando Turmo Alt text Slide 1: Francine, a JGI caregiver, wearing a light blue t-shirt and a yellow bandana and a blue medical face mask feeds a spoon of porridge from a metal bowl to one of four awaiting infant chimpanzees in our Tchimpounga Sanctuary in Tanzania. Slide 2: A caregiver wearing a JGI green khaki shirt cradles a baby chimpanzee and is feeding it milk from a bottle. Slide 3: An infant chimpanzee looks at the camera with a quizzical expression while holding handfuls of white porridge a top a wooden platform. We can see he’s in the middle of a tasty feast as some of the porridge is already smeared on his face. #JaneGoodall #JaneGoodallInstitute #JGI #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation #CommunityLed #Conservation #ChimpanzeeRescue #Tchimpounga #Conservation #WildlifeRehabilitation #Rehab #Tanzania #Weaning #Bananas #Porridge #Baby #Chimpanzees