Preparations for Lemba
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 11:36am
In the weeks prior to the release of Disneynature's newest True-Life Adventure, Chimpanzee, we wanted to give you a daily glimpse into the lives of some of the youngest residents at JGI's Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo.
If you see Chimpanzee during the movie's opening week (April 20-26, 2012), Disneynature will make a donation to the Jane Goodall Institute through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to protect chimpanzees, including those residing at the Tchimpounga sanctuary.
Lemba’s legs don’t work anymore because of the effects of polio, a disease that she is being treated for at Tchimpounga. Lemba is growing rapidly and will be very large and heavy in a few months, making it even more difficult for her to get around. For this reason, Tchimpounga caregivers are getting Lemba used to being carried in a wheelbarrow. Lemba is also being trained to act as a future surrogate mother for infant chimpanzees at the sanctuary.
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It is sad indeed. But she's
It is sad indeed. But she's an amazing being, a sweet little girl full of life and happiness . Thanks to Tchimpounga she will have lots of love and care and will play an important role in the life of the sanctuary helping other little orphans.
Susana
AWWW That is so sad. I am
AWWW That is so sad. I am glad that she is in a place filled with love and care and that she can still help other chimps by being a surrogate mommy.