Pumbu
Gorilla, Gorilla gorilla
8 years
Female
born Republic of Congo
Parents killed for bushmeat trade. Confiscated from vendor in Pointe Noire. Aged
about nine months on arrival. Scar above right eye, two healed cuts on left
hand, very thin, coughing a lot, obviously scared. Drank one bowl of milk, one
bowl of water, ate one banana. Slept well during night, a lot of scratching,
possible mites problem. Recovered health with help of surrogate mother at
Projet Protection des Gorilles.
Photographed Lesio-Louna Reserve, Republic of Congo, May 2003
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