Arrival of young orphan chimpanzee, Bakossi

Quarterly Report

Second quarter 2022

Meet our newest orphan at the Limbe Wildlife Centre, Bakossi. Bakossi arrived on the 3rd of April, estimated to be only a year and a half old. She was seized by MINFOF after they had received information about this young chimpanzee being kept illegally by a farmer in Bakossi National Park. She is the first infant chimpanzee the LWC has received in a long time, but the team were quick to spring into action to ensure all her needs were met.

After a few days of acclimation, the veterinary team proceeded with Bakossi’s first health check. She was found to be in good health, and despite her traumatic experience, she was eating and drinking well. It is very likely that Bakossi saw her mother and much of her troop being killed for bushmeat. The sad reality is that she will not be able to grow up in the wild like she should do.

Each day, she will be provided with milk formula, enrichment and fresh fruits and vegetables. Most of all, she will receive care and attention from a few dedicated LWC carers as she begins her rehabilitation. We rely on donations to take care of young orphans like Bakossi, so please donate today.