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Biito
Chimpanzee
He worked until the age of five in a circus, where he was exploited to perform acts such as walking on stilts and riding a bicycle.
Date of birth: 09/30/1991Origin: Circo
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Biito worked until the age of five in a circus, where he was exploited to perform acts such as walking on stilts and riding a bicycle. Because he didn’t obey commands, he was often subjected to physical abuse.
He spent much of his life caged in a dirty, dark truck trailer. Today, he is the alpha male of a group of six chimpanzees. His ally is André, who is always interacting with him.
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Family
Mother
Lives at the Sanctuary.
Lucy is a docile female and very zealous with her children. During her life in the circus, she had several puppies, but no opportunity to raise them, as they were taken from her the same day they were born. With her arrival at Anami, this reality changed. Lucy can raise Noel, her youngest son.
Date of birth: 1981Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lives at the Sanctuary.
He arrived at the sanctuary in 2004 from a circus, where he was forced to perform circus shows, under mistreatment. He was soon integrated with Matheus and Carol, his brothers, who had been separated shortly after birth, but the reunion was marked by a lot of partying and games.
Date of birth: 09/11/2002Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lives at the Sanctuary.
He arrived at the sanctuary in 2002 and was separated from the others for security reasons, as he was very young. However, on the day he was integrated, the surprise was huge and, contrary to what was feared, the meeting resulted in strong hugs and positive interactions, indicating that the integration was a success.
Date of birth: 08/03/2001Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lives at the Sanctuary.
Fortunately, he was able to be raised by his mother at the sanctuary. Still very small, even being breastfed by her, he needed food supplements, as Lucy did not produce enough milk. On a daily basis, with confidence in the team, he handed him over to receive special care.
Date of birth: 10/21/2007Origin: Sanctuary
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Sister
Lives at the Sanctuary.
At bedtime, Carol chooses Caíque to share the room. During all these years she has shown a strong personality and plenty of intelligence. She climbs the palm trees and picks jerivá coconuts, then shares them with her friends. When she doesn't like some fruit she gets on a tray, she doesn't think twice about giving it to Tota.
Date of birth: 09/23/1999Origin:
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lived at the Sanctuary.
in memoriam
He arrived at the sanctuary in 2007 from a former circus, where he was subjected to mistreatment.
Date of birth: 07/27/1995Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lives at the Sanctuary.
After fourteen years of suffering in a circus, on February 12, 2007, Zezinho arrived at the Instituto Conservacionista Anami. Very humanized, he always sought contact with the team, vocalizing to attract the attention of anyone passing by. These days, he pretty much ignores people.
Date of birth: 12/31/1993Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
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