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A Gombe youngster eyes our photographer while munching on some greens.
Mothers and infants are pretty much always in physical contact.
Gombe chimpanzee Fanni cradles her newborn, Fax.
Big eyes take in the world -- or at least Gombe National Park.
Gombe chimpanzee Flirt, daughter of Fifi and member of the highly successful "F" family at Gombe.
Jane Goodall observed that an attentive, relaxed mothering style seemed to be positive for youngsters.
Chimpanzees often remind us of ourselves.
Gombe chimpanzee babies
Aug 06, 2009
Generally chimpanzees arrive at Tchimpounga after having witnessed their mothers and other community members shot by hunters.Photo: Ken Cameron  (Sanctuary chimpanzee pictured. JGI does not endorse handling or approaching wild chimpanzees.)
Hunters do not kill baby chimps for meat. Instead they take the infants and try to sell them as pets or roadside attractions. Trading in chimpanzees -- an endangered species -- is illegal.Photo: Ken Cameron (Sanctuary chimpanzee pictured. JGI does not endorse handling or approaching wild chimpanzees.)
Tchimpounga staff members give special care and attention to new arrivals.Photo: Ken Cameron (Sanctuary chimpanzee pictured. JGI does not endorse handling or approaching wild chimpanzees.)
Tchimpounga provides a safe environment for chimpanzees to grow and develop.Photo: Ken Cameron (Sanctuary chimpanzee pictured. JGI does not endorse handling or approaching wild chimpanzees.)
Cleaning up.Photo: JGI/Fernando Turmo  (Sanctuary chimpanzee pictured. JGI does not endorse handling or approaching wild chimpanzees.)
La Vielle is a somewhat depressed chimpanzee. For years she was afraid to step off concrete -- no doubt a result of early training by a human. But one day she took the plunge and stepped on the grass. Today she likes to spend hours in "Gregoire's garden."Photo: Courtesy JGI-France  
Chimpanzees at Tchimpounga have the chance to play and socialize with other chimpanzees, which is critical to their emotional well-being and normal development.Photo: JGI/Fernando Turmo
One of Tchimpounga's more than 140 resident chimpanzees, Kudia.Photo: JGI/Fernando Turmo
Tchimpounga chimpanzees generally do heal over time and recover from the trauma of losing their families.Photo: JGI/Fernando Turmo  (Sanctuary chimpanzee pictured. JGI does not endorse handling or approaching wild chimpanzees.)
Tchimpounga Sanctuary Photo Gallery
Jul 01, 2009
Gregoire: 1942-2008
Sad sight: Jane met an emaciated and lonely Gregoire in 1990.
Gregoire was happier and healthier after being airlifted to JGI's Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center.
Gregoire became internationally known as the subject of a National Geographic photo cover in 1995.
Gregoire spent daytime hours in his special garden with his friend La Vielle.
Gregoire was beyond happy to get fruit for his 60th birthday.
Gregoire with Jean Maboto, one of his favorite caretakers.
Gregorie enjoyed attention from Jane and sanctuary veterinarian and manager Rebeca Atencia.
One of his favorite passtimes was buttoning shirts.
Gregoire, 1942-2008
Gregoire Photo Gallery
Jun 02, 2009