Little Joey: A Baby Chimp Story

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Baby chimpanzee Little Joey is nearing 3 years old. In this segment, we catch up and see how he's doing. After a death-defying start to life the littlest of chimpanzees at Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage, affectionately aka LJ is becoming a rambunctious adventurous apes. He has survived everything thrown at him, often because of the 24/7 hands-on, expert care of Chimfunshi’s incredible veterinarian Thalita Calvi.
Vet Calvi and the staff at Chimfunshi care for more than 130 chimpanzees, plus many other animals on the property. Please learn more about their critical work and donate here ➜ www.chimfunshiUSA.org
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@ApesLikeUs 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 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 Жыл бұрын

🎉 gracias por cuidado de nuestra vida que Dios los bendiga

@uguDleeroy Жыл 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....

@elikinder1506 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@maryannlush2991 2 жыл бұрын

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 7 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 2 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 Ай бұрын

And people

@jeansorensen5677 3 жыл бұрын

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

@yeomansue 4 жыл бұрын

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

@angelicapincheira7998 4 жыл бұрын

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@bridgetttubbs9959 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@margaretnacey9137 Жыл бұрын

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.

@michellebohn2434 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Lol. .well thats not always the case.

@judyross5929 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sherrilynn8350 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sheilawilson9992 Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@ozzy6944 3 жыл бұрын

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

@amandabarfield4242 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@seoexpertrocky5893 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kimmarievan-ever6599 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@karenhendy6419 3 жыл бұрын

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

@marieharrison150 3 жыл бұрын

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

@robynsmith4164 4 жыл бұрын

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 ♥️🤠🌴

@morrislevin8406 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 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

@eunicestone838 Жыл бұрын

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.

@janmcguire5268 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@pamelakern2849 4 жыл бұрын

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 .🤩

@Lahteehdah 4 жыл бұрын

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

@gillianbrookwell1678 4 жыл бұрын

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

@laloochie4783 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lunallena947 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video about little Joey.

@royalbytch6407 3 жыл бұрын

He is so adorable 😍😍😍

@deboq63 4 жыл бұрын

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

@NanaVicki1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do

@scottcupp8129 4 жыл бұрын

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

@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve 3 жыл бұрын

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

@watsonwrote Жыл бұрын

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.

@cwclarkephotos9551 4 жыл бұрын

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

@nursehoney24 3 жыл бұрын

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

@suebowman7258 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Just subscribed

@lanadavis2083 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you for your incredible work!

@tinasuarez61 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lorir8230 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lesleyfarris4025 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the catch up.

@ApesLikeUs 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@Pitera2140 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lukes7027 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very well done.

@Ompe8 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the update!

@ApesLikeUs 4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@audreycenteno5782 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for share little Joey's journey ♥

@ApesLikeUs Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure. Thank you for watching.

@sherise_2020 3 жыл бұрын

How amazing.. I’m hooked

@elikinder1506 3 жыл бұрын

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

@normacotter3377 2 жыл бұрын

They all make me smile

@bethelle9099 Жыл бұрын

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!!!

@jacquelynszabo1327 3 жыл бұрын

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

@vickiaverett2744 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed Little Joey’s storie!

@marquettiacrabtree6550 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ApesLikeUs 4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@christiewilson1122 3 жыл бұрын

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 🌎

@scottcupp8129 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jayleigh4642 3 жыл бұрын

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

@oliviaadan8208 2 жыл бұрын

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

@michellebohn2434 4 жыл бұрын

These are so dear and cute.

@kathleengallegos420 2 жыл бұрын

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

@xylondacollins 4 жыл бұрын

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🙄

@sunitalimbu5727 3 жыл бұрын

So nice video thank you

@Rodmic-hd9pn Ай бұрын

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

@Mary-xt1ph 4 жыл бұрын

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

@guiterman6263 3 жыл бұрын

Am so glad little Joey is doing so good

@adrianaslund8605 Жыл бұрын

He's an adorable little gremlin.

@barbaramurphy6680 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your care❤ God bless you all ❤

@terryhyde2683 4 жыл бұрын

Little Joey is a beautiful kid❗

@jamesmatthews5365 2 жыл бұрын

He turned out to be a very cute little guy

@currentpractice4037 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching the monkeys. Thanks

@misskimpegues 4 жыл бұрын

What big boy he has become

@raihanabari7896 Жыл бұрын

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!

@uguDleeroy Жыл 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....

@clairejohnson6506 2 жыл бұрын

How wonderful and amazing these chimpanzee are 🌺

@anacaballero5481 2 жыл бұрын

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

@secretariatgirl4249 2 жыл бұрын

So glad he went on to do so well!

@HAPPYBEADER9591 Жыл бұрын

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

@ApesLikeUs Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@colettecariello587 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love him❤️❤️❤️

@angelesmariabartolomepache9027 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@maggieo6672 8 ай бұрын

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

@ApesLikeUs 8 ай бұрын

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

@crystalolton3551 5 ай бұрын

Little Joey, the miracle baby! Beautiful story! ❤

@ApesLikeUs 5 ай бұрын

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

@servicarrider 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@patriciamcpherson4667 Жыл бұрын

So sweet

@sandralevin2489 2 жыл бұрын

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

@HeidiWylde 3 жыл бұрын

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

@user-on4uj6ri4r 4 ай бұрын

Joeys mom 😅is incredible ❤️the love they carry

@user-on4uj6ri4r 4 ай бұрын

Mom is so loving

@Sassyglbeauty 9 ай бұрын

Baby chimps & orangutans are the cutest!

@indiahenretta2962 4 жыл бұрын

Love love ❤️ love ❤️ always from San Diego California

@kimhart5037 2 жыл бұрын

This is the coolest job in the world ❤️❤️

@irenelenz7482 4 жыл бұрын

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

@sarah.harasboucher5202 4 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@sunitalimbu5727 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you sonice, video

@jeffchilders236 4 жыл бұрын

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

@guiterman6263 3 жыл бұрын

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

@roxanadisante7431 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rebeccageryk5308 4 жыл бұрын

He is beautiful

@minblalock8442 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder someone will takes care of me like that when I get sick he’s a lucky baby chimp!!

@elikinder1506 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ElburroE 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@tinaberry8830 4 жыл бұрын

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?