Then Toto’s world changed. As he was unloaded from the crate, the other chimpanzee families knew there was a new arrival and called out. He appeared to be in shock for a moment. He had not heard chimpanzee for over twenty years. Then he called back. He was taken to a quarantine unit for assessment with a view to finding a family group. Next door was a little female, Madonna, who had recently arrived from a pet trade rescue. Toto ran to her and reached through the mesh to hold her hand. The following day Sheila Siddle of Chimfunshi decided to introduce them, she could see Toto’s gentle nature. The gate between the two pens was opened. Madonna rushed through and flung her arms around Toto, burying her face in his chest. He wrapped his huge arms around her and rested his head on hers. Toto was never interested in humans again. He was home, speaking in the language of his species and understanding things we will never learn. He was free. RIP, Toto.
Posted on: Sun, 13 Jul 2014 23:58:47 +0000
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