Hi All! You've fallen in love with Little Joey - and the amazing Vet Thalita who saved his life, not once but twice! Join us on Instagram for a live chat between Thalita and Apes Like Us Host Gerry for a closer look at this tiny tot and what it's like to live and work at one of the largest Chimpanzee Sanctuaries in the world! Tune in to @ApesLikeUs on Instagram on Friday, June 12 at 12h ET/18h CAT for Chimp Chat - see you there!

@sarahbrown5373

4 жыл бұрын

today is the 20th of June, 2020, but the release date on this film is the 21st of June, 2020.....and it's a re-release of a film you posted weeks ago, and which was discussed at length on your Facebook page.

@emmas1082

2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are beautiful.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@donnab7666

2 жыл бұрын

All I can say is God bless All of the people who risk their lives for the love of the wild. It's so beautiful to watch. I wish more people loved & respected it. Be safe

@victorescalante3857

11 ай бұрын

🎉 gracias por cuidado de nuestra vida que Dios los bendiga

@uguDleeroy

11 ай бұрын

Hi Gerry ! what a pleasure to see the story of Little joey... I don't know if you remember me but I was in Chimfunshi when Baby little joey was saved by Thalita....

A great story of Joey survival. He was so sick and now seeing him with mom in the wild makes my heart rejoice. The lady who cared for him is one in a million care giver. She has done a wonderful job. I have watched him all thru his recovery. Good job people! God will bless you for your efforts.

@PrimateProductions

Ай бұрын

Well they are not in "the wild". They are all located an enclosed space at a sanctuary.

I just love how chimps, gorillas, and orang-utans are all so gentle and loving with their babies - a bit different to the macaques.

@TMS-pj7fp

6 ай бұрын

IKR the way the parents treat their offspring Is so much more gentle and the offspring are not as needy, wanting to nurse 24/7 and become independent earlier. I say independent buy what I mean is tgey aren't nursing 24/7 and tgey give mom a break and actually let her eat for 2 mins and not throwing a tantrum every 2-3 mins

@PrimateProductions

Ай бұрын

​@@TMS-pj7fpwhat?? You obviously do not actually know very much about primates. Firstly, ape moms are NOT always gentle with their infants ass you claim and their babies most certainly do tend to be just as if not more clingy ND demanding as any baby macaque is!! In addition to that macaque moms all have very unique personalities as well as parenting styles (just as apes, including humans, do). Some macaque moms are very tolerant, some permissive, some more affectionate and playful, some more disciplinarians, some more restrictive, some more patient...there are all different types and on averge most fall somewhere in the middle of the continuum. There ares some mothers, of both apes and monkeys who are actually abusive. The numbers tends to be about 10%, the same as in humans. There had been a lot of research done on abusive moms especially regarding macaques. It tends to run in familiies and is the tendency to be abusive is often passed down from mother to daughters. There are very specific behaviors that are seen that classify moms as abusive. You are basing your opinions about macaques on what you see in these videos on youtube that these VOs post in hopes of getting views. They are far more likely to post videos of moms who are mistreating their infant than ones that are more "boring" where a mom is tending to her baby properly. This presents a very skewed view of how macaques usually treat their offspring and it is totally wrong.

@dewittreeve4345

19 күн бұрын

And people

It's good to have a buddy. He is growing up.

Why do all good things have to come to an end? This was one of the most heartwarming set of videos i've seen! Thank you so much for sharing longer ones. They were fantastic. From the very first day with Thalita, from the way she held him stradling her arm like his own mother would, to the gentle tummy rubs. You just knew he was in great loving care. He was so tiny but had good lungs!! His little cry got me hooked! As they grow older, they're not as vocal. Unless somethings going on that's threatening, a disaggrement, a snake etc...they mainly communicate through body language, eyes or softer grunts. I don't wish anything to happen to them of course, i just wish they would't stop vocalizing. It must be for the troops safety. I love all there names starting with little and our star "Little Joey!" I've always thought they stayed smaller longer and kept their baby faces. I just love 'em to bits and wish their vocal chords would allow them to speak. Can you imagine the tales they could tell us!!!! Thanks again! I love that whole sweet 'LITTLE" family (pun intended)Theyre all darlings!!🐵💜👍💙✌

@ApesLikeUs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very kind comments. We're so pleased that you're enjoying the videos. You might also enjoy our podcast, Talking Apes! Check out talkingapes.org Thanks again :)

Joey is a cutie. Thrilled that he is doing so well. He has a great mom. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

@angelicapincheira7998

3 жыл бұрын

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I can watch joey’s story forever! I dont know what it is exactly, but he was so young and his cry Was so compelling that i had to vicariously be there with him. Then of course Thalita was such a mother/ good doctor it made me happy to know he would be alright in her care. It’s just such a real, heart warming story i need to return to it every now and then. ❤

@ApesLikeUs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's a story that's tragic, yet adorable and gives us hope. We're so glad you enjoy our videos. Thank you for your compassion towards little Joey and his kind.

Fantastic to see his brave journey and that he is doing well and has a best friend to play and roll around with..from that skinny chimp baby to a sturdy little man..wonderful..

@patty7791

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saving his life!

That Joey has got to be the cutest most precious little chimp I have EVER seen. So darn adorable 😍. I am sooo VERY glad that he recuperated from his illness like he did tells me he's a definite fighter. I enjoy watching all the precious animals that God has created so awesome. And thank u to all that u guys do taking care of these little angels. God bless u all and would love to have another follow up on Joey as soon as possible. Thank u take care

I love you Little Joey! He is so sweet and adorable. Chimps always seem so happy, not nasty, mean or acting like a brat! This one is a total sweetheart.

@MultiStar83

2 жыл бұрын

When they are little this might be true, but once they are grown up testosterone kicks in and you better watch out!

@PrimateProductions

Ай бұрын

Lol. .well thats not always the case.

He's my favorite Thanks so much for showing how he is,,..please do some more soon.

Ow there’s a mom who loves her baby I am so glad he doing so well

I love at the end where you show the Mother and little Joey loving & playing with each other. Just amazing. Love this video because it’s so so sweet.

Joey is so adorable you all took so good care for the little guy

She must be a truly loving mommy chimp. I don't think most would have accepted him back after his absence with humans. I'm happy for him.

@ApesLikeUs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and we're glad you enjoyed the video.

Baby Joey story is very beautiful and we wish Joey a beautiful life and stay happy with the family

This is beautiful. Funny how the roll of animal and human have changed

Thank you so much for all that you and your colleagues too! I would LOVE to find a way (physically) to help you in your efforts to rescue and raise chimpanzees of all ages! I have always felt that I have a calling to help animals throughout my life and have rescued 30-40 cats and dogs in and around my community but have never been able to foster any of them. I have been thinking a lot about the much bigger picture and would love to help with chimpanzees here in the United States. Hopefully I will find my calling soon! I hope you have a blessed day! Love from Texas ♥️🤠🌴

Joey is even more adorable now as a youngster than he was as a newborn, if that's even possible. What a precious little boy. And what a pair of ears:). Blessings to all the Chimfunshi animals and wonderful staff. You are certainly making a difference in the lives of these marvelous creatures and hopefully in the future of their species' survival. Kudos!

@painful-Jay

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure, the eyes look like a demon to me.

@duckduckandeby405

2 жыл бұрын

@@painful-Jay What? How Cute must your Demons be? 😂 Well of course, you do know that Demons doesn’t exist, but cute LJ does

He sure is a lucky little guy to have such a wonderful momma and a dedicated team of professionals looking after him and his best interests.

He's an adorable little gremlin.

He is so adorable 😍😍😍

A wonderful ending to a wonderful story. Go Joey go. Love to his mom and all the chimpanzees 🧡💛💚🤎🖤🤍

@tykimmet6001

4 жыл бұрын

I hope this isn’t the ending. Would like to see more of them.

@pamelakern2849

4 жыл бұрын

I shouldn't have used the word ending . I too would like to see more .🤩

Subbed. I love chimps, gorillas, orangutans, bonobos, all wonderful great apes

This is one of my favorite chimp stories! LJ so very precious & I'm so happy he got to go back to mom ❤ I wish I lived in a place where I could hand rear a baby chimp until the baby could go back to mom lol. I've always wanted to do that. I would love to see how LJ is doing today & how much he's grown

Beautiful video about little Joey.

Thank you so much for sharing this update! Little Joey’s story just captured my heart when he was a tiny, sickly infant. I’ve watched it over and over again. I’m absolutely thrilled to see this follow-up and see what a healthy adorable little chimp he is now! Thank you again!

Joey is beautiful ❤️ and it's good to see him with his mother and family 😊 and these awesome caregivers that take care of and love these beautiful beings, we need more people like that in the world 🌎

Being a primate veterinarian seems like such an interesting job! Bravo to the vets and caretakers for looking after the chimps

@ApesLikeUs

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Fascinating, but an extremely hard job. Such amazing people. Thank you for watching.

Joey and his mother are so sweet. She seems to be pretty chill. The best to all of them! Thanks for sharing!!! 💖

@ApesLikeUs

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching - we really appreciate your positive comments.

@bethelle9099

Жыл бұрын

@@ApesLikeUs Thank you! Any update on Joey and his sweet mother?

@ApesLikeUs

Жыл бұрын

Last we heard, they're doing well! If you follow Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage on Facebook or Instagram you can see regular photos and updates of the chimps :)

@bethelle9099

Жыл бұрын

@@ApesLikeUs , Thanks so much for that info!!!

Thank you for taking such good care of him. He looks so happy and contented.

I couldnt be more thrilled. The world needs more people like you!!

Such a joy to see this! I'd been wondering how Little Joey was doing!

Hi Gerry ! what a pleasure to see the story of Little joey... I don't know if you remember me but I was in Chimfunshi when Baby little joey was saved by Thalita....

This man obviously wealthy sharing and saving lives. Putting their wealth into ethical, life saving,honest saviours

I can’t believe she would have starved her baby cause she couldn’t wean her other child that looked a bit too big to be nursing still. Thank you for saving him! He was an adorable chimp baby! The cutest I’ve ever seen!

@painful-Jay

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! It looks so wrong to have an adolescent still nursing and then consuming all the milk that the baby needs.

Wow I can't believe that's little Joey...lol lol I loved his crying when he was a baby..he really reminded me of a little human baby...lol

I LOVE YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!

I enjoyed Little Joey’s storie!

Little Joey is a beautiful kid❗

Totally in love with the little guy!!! Sweet little fella

He looks so much better then when he first came there. The humans and monkeys have done such a great job with him.

Baby chimps & orangutans are the cutest!

Thank you for share little Joey's journey ♥

@ApesLikeUs

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure. Thank you for watching.

Preciosa historia la de Little Joey, conocí su nacimiento prematuro, hace tiempo y me alegra ver, que ha prosperado y que se encuentra junto a su madre. creciendo en salud y junto a su grupo familiar, Gracias a todo el equipo que ha hecho ésto posible, que no puedo más que admirarlos en su talento, en su esfuerzo y en su entrega a éstos seres, tan indefensos y necesitados de nuestra ayuda.

Thanks for the update on little Joey. I couldn't understand without captions. I'm Deaf

@ApesLikeUs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Xylonda, we've just gotten the captions up so you can get the full experience! Thanks for tuning in!

@xylondacollins

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you _\m/

@1313jerry1313

3 жыл бұрын

@@xylondacollins You didn't miss much. They don't know the difference between apes and monkeys.

@stewuntereich1331

3 жыл бұрын

@@1313jerry1313 How are you making that assumption? There's nothing to indicate that they think Little Joey is a monkey or don't know the difference.

@abbyd323

3 жыл бұрын

@@1313jerry1313 always one butt hurt crybaby in the comments and that would be you??? No one is making you watch🙄

They all make me smile

Little Joey is so cute, happy he is doing so well. 🐒🐒🐒🐒🌈🌈

Hi all bless you thalita for saving little Joey he is adorable and we all appreciate you loving and saving him god bless you and Joey forever

Little Jane was so good she knew her son and what a good mommy .

Wow, Little Jane is a gorgeous chimp lady.

Great too see and thanks for keeping us up to date on joey

What an amazing vet and all involved! Such an incredible mom and baby.

Joeys mom 😅is incredible ❤️the love they carry

Little Joey, the miracle baby! Beautiful story! ❤

@ApesLikeUs

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for your love of apes!

Awesome video! Just subscribed

He turned out to be a very cute little guy

Little joey overcame all odds against him with the help of an excellent and caring vet and her team. He has a life ahead with joy and happiness!

Thanks for the update. I've been wondering how little Joey has been doing.

@ApesLikeUs

4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

I have followed the story of little Joey for several months and I think you guys are wonderful and have done an excellent job at helping to save this baby. I'm so happy to say that he's been back with his mother. Little Jane really is his real mother correct? I am absolutely addicted to watching u tune videos of all types of primates. I started with marques and have moved onto chimps ,gorillas, orangutans, pets well as rescued,and wild troops as well.keep up the good work.any suggestions on videos or areas or subjects on primates for me to watch and learn about them?

Thanks for the update! Glad to know LJ overcame his health obstacles and is doing well and thriving. 😊

Mom is so loving

The little guy has went through some battles. He has been blessed by God to just be living. His mom has loved and cared for him greater then humans could.

@joshuatraffanstedt2695

2 жыл бұрын

By science you mean?

@joshuatraffanstedt2695

2 жыл бұрын

He would have had a zero percent chance of surviving in the wild.

@TothanCrawk

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuatraffanstedt2695 seriously dude, chill and don't have such a fragile ego over someone's beliefs while they're being unproblematic.

Ive seen a clip about thalita and joey i was searching for more thx !

Them mother's really love thier babies that is so good to see

Dio mio che dolcezza il musetto di questa creatura! Sono esseri viventi come noi, con sentimenti! Soffro per quelli che vengono maltrattati e fatti soffrire da umani crudeli! E sentirsi impotenti come lo sono loro! Usati per esperimenti orrendi e anche inutili! Non avrà mai fine tutto questo? Buona vita a chi li ama e li protegge!

Extremely dangerous as adults but what fascinating animals.

@ApesLikeUs

4 жыл бұрын

Servicarrider, We agree! Which is why we advocate and work towards greater protection for their natural habitats (free from human encroachment) and are so vehemently against the illegal pet trade.

@pommiebears

3 жыл бұрын

@@ApesLikeUs 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 you all have a wonderful, Merry Christmas, and a prosperous new year. You deserve it. Love to all, apes included. 🎄💕

@ApesLikeUs

3 жыл бұрын

@@pommiebears That's so kind of you! Thank you and wishing you happy and safe holidays as well!

@jaf8771

3 жыл бұрын

@@carolinawestern3875 So what you're saying is....they should have left Joey as a newborn to fend for himself without professional intervention? How about we just kill all the newborn chimps....wipe-out the entire species... thus, not having to worry about future attacks on children and adults? Get real....if it weren't for man destroying much/most of their natural habitat forcing groups to live in close proximity to one another...chimps might not be so darn aggressive out of anxiety and frustration. Think about that. It's man who will bring their demise.

Thank you for all you do

Finally an update👍 Thank You! Little Joey is still adorable😍

How wonderful and amazing these chimpanzee are 🌺

Amazing! Thank you for your incredible work!

So glad he went on to do so well!

I love watching the monkeys. Thanks

Yay Little Joey my absolutely favorite little fighter!! He has overcome so much and thrived thanks to all the TLC!! Thank you for his update!!!

Much love little Joey. In all ur excursions , there r plenty of trees to climb fruit to be found and friends to be made . Much love to u and those who helped u on ur way . U r loved. Sweet boy.!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙊🙈🙉🤔✨✨✨✨✨🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘👍👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

What a labor of love! Well done!

My heart was in my mouth watching joey...so happy he is ok

It is amazing what you do to help those chimps. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

Great video! Very well done.

I absolutely love him❤️❤️❤️

How amazing.. I’m hooked

This was simply magical thanks for sharing. New subscriber here 😊

They should all be wild i love chimps,, lovely apes...protect them at all cost

What a great video I have subscribed to follow this wonderful pack and watching Joey.

@ApesLikeUs

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thank you so much for the catch up.

@ApesLikeUs

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

Thank you for the update!

@ApesLikeUs

4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

This is the coolest job in the world ❤️❤️

Want he just heart melting way to grow joey ! Aw look at him

These are so dear and cute.

Thank you for your care❤ God bless you all ❤

Coming out of anesthesia he look like he was drunk bless his little heart

Todo bien el bebe Little Joey?? Bravo!!!| Gracias por haberlo curado!!!

So ein süßes Baby!!! Y Love you kleine süße Maus!!!!🙊🤗💞💋💯💯💯💯🙊🤗💞💞💞💕💕💞💕🙊🐒🐾🐾🐒🐒🐒🙊🐾

People that work with chimps, monkeys, orangutan's, ect. have the best jobs in the world 🥰! If I could care for 1 without endangering it and it being rejected in the wild 😟, I'd have 1! But just because they're cute (and they're absolutely amazing, and beautiful creatures 😍) gives us absolutely NO right to domesticate them and keep them from their home's, family's, and natural environment 😢! People should just leave them be, unless they need to be messed with. So Thank You guys for being their 👼 👼, while at the same time letting them remain with their own specie's and in their own environment! It's sad that places like this HAVE to exist because humans can't leave them be, and stick to just co-existing with them from a distance! 😘😘

So nice video thank you

Awesome video, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. ❤️🎶🍁

@ApesLikeUs

7 ай бұрын

So pleased that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching :)

Little Joey would never become big Joey if it were around me.

At 7:34 the baby is the first to be really awake from sedation and earlier the mother was the first to be sedated. I imagine this is because if the mother woke up first and found her baby unable to fully wake up or worse, not yet able to respond to her then the mother would react very badly. She might endanger the workers and the baby by shaking or hitting it to try to get a response. It's details like this which reveal the level of skill and knowledge to do this job.

He is beautiful

Am so glad little Joey is doing so good