Jane Goodall Instagram – 📢🐵 We think it’s a good time for this reminder: Chimpanzees are wild animals and should never be kept as pets or for entertainment.
If you’ve followed us for awhile, you may have noticed that we always include a disclaimer on photos that show humans and wildlife in close proximity. That’s because we’ve learned a lot about how to best interact with wildlife — most importantly, that the best way to appreciate chimpanzees and other wildlife is from a distance.
That said, a significant part of our work at JGI is caring for captive chimpanzees, often rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. We make every effort to properly care for them, treat them with dignity, and improve their lives through our facilities like JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary.
Tchimpounga caregivers and chimpanzees DO interact, such as to provide medical care. And since infant great apes require constant care (they are often stolen from their mothers in the wild before they are rescued and brought to Tchimpounga), they have a “surrogate mother” at the sanctuary who supports them 24/7.
👇 Here are a few signs of a positive interactions in photos and film. 👉 Swipe to learn more, including how to spot red flags!
🌱 Chimpanzees are in natural settings
🌱 Chimpanzees aren’t being treated as humans (some exceptions – in captivity, infant chimps are bottle fed for nourishment, and all chimpanzees are given enrichment. They easily get bored!)
🌱 Chimpanzees are in an accredited sanctuary, being cared for by trained professionals
We are incredibly grateful to all of the caretakers, including those at JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary, who take the time to properly care for and improve the lives of captive chimpanzees 🫶
DISCLAIMER: *The Jane Goodall Institute does not endorse handling or close proximity to wildlife. This represents a sanctuary context with trained professionals.*
📸: Fernando Turmo
#ChimpSanity #ChimpCrazy #ForeverWild | Posted on 19/Aug/2024 21:28:38
