Give Orphaned Chimpanzees More Room To Roam!

Zanaga is a female chimpanzee who now lives on Tchibebe Island with other chimps like Kefan, Kitoko, and Wounda. Zanaga is extremely intelligent, and is always discreet, quiet and observant. She tries to avoid conflict with other females, especially when times are tense, such as when the caregivers distribute food. Zanaga is fair when it comes to making sure that everyone has their share of food, but someone tries to steal hers she will defend her own share, surprising her  groupmates with her determination.

Kefan, the alpha male of the group, loves Zanaga, and protects her and treats her well. Sometimes when other males try to intimidate her, Kefan will arrive to defend Zanaga, lifting his body and ruffling his hair while swinging branches around trying to intimidate Zanaga’s aggressors.

Koukele is one of Zanaga’s best friends. They have been together for many years and have shared great adventures now that they are free to roam the island. Some mornings the two depart the group and go for a walk alone around the island to look for fruit. They also like to rummage through the rotten wood of a fallen tree to hunt for small insects. Chimpanzees are omnivores, and eat more than just fruits and veggies. They also eat other animals, including small monkeys.

Zanaga is a chimpanzee who has a knack for walking upright on two feet for long distances. This allows her to carry things with their hands and cross area’s that are flooded by rain. Caregivers often watch her doing this and think of the common ancestor that humans and chimpanzees shared once long ago.