May 4, 2010
Remember Chimpanzee Moms this Mother’s Day
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Teresa, Chimp Haven, Keithville, Louisiana
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Foxie, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Cle Elum, Washington Read Foxie's Story »
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Patti, Chimps, Inc., Bend, Oregon
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Kitty, Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, Murchison, Texas Read Kitty's Story »
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Megan, New Iberia Research Center, New Iberia, Louisiana Read Megan's Story »
Some of the stories, like Foxie's, whose children were taken from her while they were still babies, are heartbreaking. Others, like Teresa's, who gave birth to a surprise baby, have a happy ending. But all of the stories carry an important message.
Not unlike humans, chimpanzee babies in the wild have extremely close relationships with their mothers and typically stay with them for several years before emigrating to other groups. However, for chimpanzees forced to live in laboratories, as entertainers, and as pets, as these chimpanzees were, the reality is often very different.
Read these touching chimpanzee profiles, then learn what you can do to help.
| Foxie | Patti | Teresa | Kitty | Megan |
