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Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall

Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall

2021•8.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

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8.0/10(2)

Dr Jane Goodall and her team rescue and help chimpanzees in danger and elaborate on the beautiful bond that one can create with animals, providing a remarkable window into humankind's closest living relatives. Discover Dr Jane Goodall's journey to create Tchimpounga, the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa, and follow the rehabilitation of a cast of orphaned chimpanzees.

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Production

Off the Fence, ZDF

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 1, 2021

Last Aired

January 1, 2021

Networks

CuriosityStream

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Building the Dream
E1
Building the Dream
Air date: 2021-01-01
Dr Rebeca Atencia rescues an infant chimp, Zeze, who has not only lost an eye but his mother too. Poachers hunting for bushmeat are thought to have been responsible for both of these tragedies.
New Arrivals
E2
New Arrivals
Air date: 2021-01-01
Infant chimp Motambo is rescued, he's suffering from tetanus, and prescribed antibiotics. Teenage chimp Kimenga escapes, and Dr Alexandra Rosati explains how good chimps are at solving problems.
Making Friends
E3
Making Friends
Air date: 2021-01-01
The baby group goes on their daily forest school trip, to learn how to live in the wild.
The Big Move
E4
The Big Move
Air date: 2021-01-01
Dr Rebeca Atencia releases the first two chimps to their new semi-wild existence on the sanctuary's new islands, then sets out to rescue an illegally kept pet mandrill, but encounters resistance from angry villagers.
Hope
E5
Hope
Air date: 2021-01-01
The sanctuary's islands are now home to nearly a hundred chimps. Dr Rebeca Atencia rescues two chimps from terrible conditions in neighbouring Angola and brings them to live at the sanctuary.

Cast

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall

Self - Host

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