J.A.C.K.

Category: Chimpanzee, Congo - DRC, J.A.C.K., Refuge Centre, Rescued Chimps | Date: Nov 05 2009 | By: jack

Dear All,

I today will update on one of the little chimps of our Refuge: Kimo.

Not so long ago, baby Kimo was with us at home because of severe bronchiolitis.

Back at the Refuge, Kimo settled in slowly as his friend PASA had gain in strength and had in some way become the “boss” of the baby group during his absence…

Last Sunday, however, we noticed Kimo wasn’t as playful as usual, cried many times to stay in the arms and…something on his nose started swelling.

At first, we thought he had had a blow. We also believed the bump was due to the larvae of the horrible tumbu flies ….

But, no! Once vet Jean-Claude arrived and had sedated little Kimo, we understood one of his upper teeth was completely rotten and broken and had surely caused an infection higher up in the cheek.

When trying to get a sample of the liquid inside the bump, some blood and infection came out.

We decided therefore to wait a few more days to see the evolution of the infection. The vet gave Kimo antibiotic injection and  it is clear the tooth will have to be pulled out soon.

After sedation, Kimo needed extra attention and love and we stayed together for a long time. I’ll let you know more about Kimo and the others,

Thank you!

Roxane

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Category: Chimpanzee, Congo - DRC, J.A.C.K., Refuge Centre, rescues | Date: Nov 04 2009 | By: jack

Another seizure!

Yes, dear Friends, J.A.C.K. has welcomed 3 new babies in nearly 3 weeks time and this represents a lot!

Joma had been seen in Lubumbashi some days ago by local authorities. His cage was high above the wall of his owner’s house and any person passing by could see the young male on top of his enclosure. 

Joma is a young male of about 3 to 4 years old. According to the Ministry of Environment inspector who seizes all the chimps, this baby is one of the babies J.A.C.K. had heard about in 2006 and that had disappeared from the city shortly after investigation. It very often occurs that some animals are seen but immediately moved once inspectors start investigating and do their paperwork…

Joma’s seizure is also the first one JACK has been allowed to film.

Joma is in good condition although quite thin. He eats everything, seeks contact at any time but isn’t as playfull as Eliawho arived a few days ago.

One thing though we are worrying about is his eyes. Joma had no roof on top of his big cage and since his arrival at the refuge his eyes have been crying a lot. Eye drop training has started in case he needs further treatment.

Thank you for reading us and for helping us - especially Theresa S, Brigitta S, Kevin C and Oliver T who kindly donate every month! Our Refuge now looks after 26 orphan chimpanzees and  our NGO J.A.C.K. can’t work without your donations…

Roxane

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