A group of rescuers from Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection happened upon a depressing scene one day. They learned about a troubled chimpanzee through an anonymous tip.
Chance, the one-year-old chimpanzee, had been housed as a pet for a while. The rescuers had a theory, but they had no idea how the “owners” got Chance.
According to Jenny Desmond, founder of LCRP, “We know her mother was killed.” The mother and any other surrounding adult family members must be killed in order to obtain a newborn chimpanzee.
Chance had no one to properly care for him and provide him the nutrition he need because he was still a baby when her mother was slain.
Sadly, her new owners just put her in a cardboard box in the corner without seeming to care.
When she was outside the box, she appeared to spend the most of her time on the shop’s concrete and dirt ground, according to Desmond. Since we saved her, she has had to learn how to be picked up and attach to me, so it appears that she was not handled or brought up very much.
It was clear that the newborn chimp had suffered greatly from being kept in captivity.
Her eyes were reportedly empty, and she was holding to some clothing for solace, according to the rescuers.
Desmond stated that the way she was rocking and clinging to the blanket were obvious signs of stress, trauma, and a severe lack of care and nurturing.
Chance was terribly underweight and thin since her owners had only been feeding her rice and cornmeal.
She wasn’t only underweight for her age; she also seemed to have some kind of trauma-related fluid buildup in her skull.
Chance was swiftly taken out of the store by the rescuers, who then handed her a cozy blanket to hang onto.
Desmond stated, “We distribute blankets to all the little ones at night and they are totally allowed to carry them whenever. Our experience has shown, however, that with more love and care, their desire for the blankets as detrimental sources of comfort quickly dissipates.
The rescue crew was astounded by the newborn girl’s remarkable transformation in attitude and conduct after she arrived at the LCRP rehabilitation facility.
She began to depend less and less on the blanket.
Chance eventually stopped swaying back and forth, began to stand up, and then extended her arms for holding.
Desmond stated, “She is improving and recuperating quickly. We’ve discovered chimpanzees to be incredibly hardy.
Chance has started to smile and laugh, which is one of the most remarkable developments that has made the rescuers’ hearts soar.
Everyone has been ecstatic to see her flourish under their guidance.
With LCRP for the foreseeable future, Chance will provide her with round-the-clock care as she develops physically and emotionally. She will soon meet other young orphaned chimpanzees.
Desmond explained, “She will be exposed to other chimpanzees in a safe and gradual procedure, allowing her to pick [the] level of engagement and time with other chimps.
Although it would be ideal, no one is certain at this time if she will be returned to the wild. himps,” declared Desmond.
Although we dream of it, returning to the wild—a process known as reintroduction—is neither simple nor guaranteed, according to Desmond. “Chimpanzees naturally exist in Liberia, and there are still substantial areas of forest left, so there is hope for the restoration of chimpanzees there. Reintroduction involves several variables, which are assessed and determined by numerous groups of experts.
Chance will probably spend the remainder of her life in a “seminatural large woodland habitat with other chimpanzees,” according to Desmond.
Several years have passed since Chance was saved, and she is still overjoyed about it. She enjoys spending time playing with her chimpanzee friends, as well as cuddling with her caregivers. What a darling.
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