The story of Luella and Winthrop Kellogg's extraordinary experiment in the early 20th century remains a captivating exploration of the boundaries between human and animal behavior. This groundbreaking experiment, which began in 1931, centered around their 10-month-old son, Donald, and a 7-month-old chimpanzee named Gua, whom they raised as "brother and sister." The primary aim … [Read more...] about This Couple Raised an Ape and Their Son as Brother and Sister
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This orphaned baby gorilla was raised by the zookeeper who saved his life — now he has a new mom
Gorillas are one of the closest animal relatives to humans, and raising a baby gorilla is a lot like raising a human baby. That’s what one heartwarming story from last year showed, when an Australian zookeeper stepped up to care for a baby gorilla rejected by its mother. Now, there’s been a sweet update to that story, as the baby gorilla has a new adopted mom. Kaius’ … [Read more...] about This orphaned baby gorilla was raised by the zookeeper who saved his life — now he has a new mom
Sad pup separated from cow who raised him – camera captures tear jerking moment they reunite again
Real friendship transcends all boundaries. Nowhere is this better evidenced than in the animal kingdom. Though it’s true that instincts compel some animals to dislike others, and in many cases actively hunt them, there are numerous examples of animals that have enjoyed truly unlikely friendships – these range from dogs and raccoons, to bears and wolves. Yet no story of … [Read more...] about Sad pup separated from cow who raised him – camera captures tear jerking moment they reunite again
Everyone Warned Him About The Gorilla He Raised. When They Meet 5 Years Later, I Can’t Hold Back The Tears
Aspinall Foundation works to bring gorillas in captivity back to their natural environment. The Foundation is managed by Damian Aspinall, who in the past 10 years has seen hundreds of gorillas returned to the wild. Throughout this time, one gorilla came to have a special place in his heart: Kwibi. Damian took care of Kwibi until he was 5-years-old, when he was released back … [Read more...] about Everyone Warned Him About The Gorilla He Raised. When They Meet 5 Years Later, I Can’t Hold Back The Tears
59-year-old chimp is sick and refuses to eat: Look now when she makes eye contact with the friend who raised her
Some moments in life can truly touch your soul and stay with you for a long time. This might be one of them. ‘Mama’ is a 59-year-old chimp — but she’s not just any other chimpanzee. She’s also the oldest matriarch in the world-famous chimpanzee colony at the Royal Burgers Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands. In her old age, Mama had recently become seriously ill and was … [Read more...] about 59-year-old chimp is sick and refuses to eat: Look now when she makes eye contact with the friend who raised her