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Noel Chimpanzee
Fortunately, he was able to be raised by his mother at the Sanctuary. He is a sociable chimpanzee and interacts a lot, especially with Dino and Yuri, his best friends.
Date of birth: 10/21/2007
Origin: The Great Apes Sanctuary of Paraná
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil

Fortunately, he was able to be raised by his mother at the Sanctuary. Even though he was very small, and while nursing from her, he needed dietary supplements because Lucy did not produce enough milk. Every day, trusting the team, she would hand him over to receive special care.

After Noel gained weight, Lucy alone took care of him like a devoted mother, guiding and teaching him everything necessary to live in a group. She nursed him until he was 8 years old.

Noel grew up, became strong, and today he already shows demonstrations of strength indicating that one day he may compete for a higher rank in the group hierarchy. He is a sociable chimpanzee and interacts a lot, especially with Dino and Yuri, his best friends.

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Family
Mother
Lives at the Sanctuary.
Lucy
Chimpanzee
Lucy did not have an easy life. When she lived in circuses, she had several babies, but was never able to care for any of them, because they were taken away right after birth.
Date of birth: 1981
Origin: Zoo/Circus Beto Carrero
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lives at the Sanctuary.
Matheus
Chimpanzee
He arrived at Anami in 2002 and was kept separate from the others for safety reasons, since he was very young. However, on the day he was introduced, the surprise was immense: the meeting resulted in strong embraces and positive interactions.
Date of birth: 08/03/2001
Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lives at the Sanctuary.
Lucas
Chimpanzee
He arrived at Anami in 2004 coming from a circus, where he was forced to perform circus acts under mistreatment.
Date of birth: 09/11/2002
Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Sister
Lives at the Sanctuary.
Carol
Chimpanzee
She arrived at Anami in 2004 together with her brother, Lucas.
Date of birth: 09/23/1999
Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lives at the Sanctuary.
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: 09/30/1991
Origin: Circo
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lived at the Sanctuary.
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Pedrinho
Chimpanzee
He arrived at the sanctuary in 2007 from a former circus, where he was subjected to mistreatment.
Date of birth: 07/27/1995
Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lives at the Sanctuary.
Zezinho
Chimpanzee
After 14 years of a difficult life in a circus, Zezinho arrived at the Sanctuary. Highly humanized, he constantly sought contact with the staff, vocalizing to get the attention.
Date of birth: 12/31/1993
Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil

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