Clementine: Sweet and Adorable
Clementine (nicknamed Clemmy by her human cousin in America) was reported by a chimpanzee behavioral scientist named Clement Tweh, to LCRP as being sold in Grebo Khran National Park in Liberia. Clement took care of her for a week until he was able to bring her to Charlesville. When she got to LCRP, she was named Clementine after Clement. Clemmy’s case is considered a success as the poacher who killed her mother was taken to court, convicted, and spent several months in jail.
Clementine was, as all of the chimps at LCRP are, very emotionally traumatized and physically weak. Although hers is a still a very sad story, Clementine has had a better outcome than many of the chimps. Many of the poachers who killed their families and kidnapped them were not prosecuted.
Clemmy is now a happy, adorable, and sweet girl and loves playing with the other chimps. She likes to cuddle and is quite a bit calmer than her 'sister' Mara, from whom she loves hiding. 😊
Clementine is approximately 2 ½ years old. She is growing fast! She’s just started spending time in her new forest home and loves climbing with the other chimps. Clemmy is very caring and never wastes a moment in helping her brothers and sisters. Her favorite food is pineapple and she always sits calmly during snack time, being polite and not hogging all of the food.
Clementine was, as all of the chimps at LCRP are, very emotionally traumatized and physically weak. Although hers is a still a very sad story, Clementine has had a better outcome than many of the chimps. Many of the poachers who killed their families and kidnapped them were not prosecuted.
Clemmy is now a happy, adorable, and sweet girl and loves playing with the other chimps. She likes to cuddle and is quite a bit calmer than her 'sister' Mara, from whom she loves hiding. 😊
Clementine is approximately 2 ½ years old. She is growing fast! She’s just started spending time in her new forest home and loves climbing with the other chimps. Clemmy is very caring and never wastes a moment in helping her brothers and sisters. Her favorite food is pineapple and she always sits calmly during snack time, being polite and not hogging all of the food.
ADOPTION FEE: $50Your adoption fee helps cover Clemmy's food, shelter and veterinary care.
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When new chimpanzees arrive they are physically and emotionally traumatized. Our veterinary director does a full health check and treats them as needed. Some little ones arrive with broken limbs and shrapnel, and often have deep cuts due to ropes and chains that were used to restrict them while they were held captive. They are also given around the clock TLC, as nurturing and unconditional love is the most important part of their recovery. Feeding the chimps is a challenge. In the wild, chimpanzees eat over 200 different types of food! At LCRP, while we can’t replicate their diet exactly, we work hard to provide the chimps with a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts. Little ones receive baby cereal multiple times a day and all the chimps get morning and evening cereal to ensure the get daily boosts of all the right vitamins and minerals.
