Limbe Wildlife Centre
Annual Report 2017
Rehabilitation and release programme rogramme
Image 174. First irst contact between Jackie (background) and Chinoise (foreground). Jackie had not interacted with another chimpanzee for 17 years years. Chinoise was a very gentle toward Jackie, slowly initiating contact and gr grooming. Although less interested at first, Ghaa has progressively paid more attention to Jackie and even refuses on occasion to use the outdoor enclosure to stay close to her. We are happy to see Jackie making progress every day, slowly adapting to her new life, and overcoming the terrible abuse she suffered.
Image 175. Few minutes were enough for Jackie and Chinoise to become friends: they played and laughed for hours, and eventually relaxed and groomed eachother. As we slowly introduce them, Chinoise and Ghaa remain separated from Jackie half the day, but they are all very excited during the times they are together.
Image 176. We are very positively surprised by the way Jackie behaved during her firstt contacts with chimpanzees! Congratulations to the staff who worked closely with Jackie to help her cope with stress, stimulate natural behaviours and increase her well-being! being! Her introduction to Ghaa went very well: Jackie submitted and presented herself to him. Later, Ghaa and Jackie gently played together and groomed each other.
Image 177. Jackie (middle) has built a strong connection with Ghaa (right, adult male) and Chinoise (left) in the chimpanzee Nursery. The excitement from the first contact and play time last month was beneficial. Their social relationships continue to improve as they’ve become a cohesion trio.
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