http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/21458365/the-moment-jane-goodall-hugged-and-then-released-the-chimp-back-into-the-wild/

Wonder how a released chimp like that is likely to fare, not being part of a troop.

Bubblecar said:

Wonder how a released chimp like that is likely to fare, not being part of a troop.

When we release bats we give them time to come & go while becoming used to being in the wild. They eventually join a colony, possibly because sex is a great motivator.

She’s condemned the chimp to a slow, horrible death. The chimp now know humans to be kind and friendly; it trusts us. We’ve shown consistently over the past few millennia that we’re not trustworthy. The chimp now expects humans to provide food. They won’t, and the chimp will starve. The chimp has no experience with other chimps, and doesn’t know how to interact with them. When it meets others, they’ll attack it.

My parents had an animal shelter for many years, and had to be very careful to avoid all these traps. The animals had to be able to fend for themselves, and interact properly with others of their species. Jane Goodall, with all her experience in the field with apes, should have been aware of all of this, and should have taught the chimp not to trust humans.

Wocky said:

She’s condemned the chimp to a slow, horrible death. The chimp now know humans to be kind and friendly; it trusts us. We’ve shown consistently over the past few millennia that we’re not trustworthy. The chimp now expects humans to provide food. They won’t, and the chimp will starve. The chimp has no experience with other chimps, and doesn’t know how to interact with them. When it meets others, they’ll attack it.

My parents had an animal shelter for many years, and had to be very careful to avoid all these traps. The animals had to be able to fend for themselves, and interact properly with others of their species. Jane Goodall, with all her experience in the field with apes, should have been aware of all of this, and should have taught the chimp not to trust humans.

How human like.

“Goodall and her team worked with Wounda for years, getting the chimp back to full health. And then, finally, Wounda was released onto Tchindzoulou Island, one of three islands that are part of the chimpanzee sanctuary.”

“The facilities on the three islands will provide:

Nearly 100 times more forest area for the chimpanzees enabling them to run virtually wild and free; A controlled setting where chimpanzees can have access to more natural habitat, but can be closely monitored, receive provisional food, and receive veterinary care, if required; A reduction in infrastructure costs and maintenance as the islands create a natural boundary for the chimpanzees, thereby minimizing the need for fencing and staff to operate and maintain the site; and Improved and safer viewing opportunities for local residents and visitors once future education and ecotourism elements are developed.”

http://www.janegoodall.org/programs/expansion-tchimpounga-chimpanzee-rehabilitation-center