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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

He arrived at Anami in 2007, coming from a now defunct circus where he was subjected to abuse. He was integrated into a group of chimpanzees transferred from São Paulo and regularly competed for leadership with an older male, Biito, who happens to be his brother.

Pedrinho had a strong personality and was always provoking others in the group. With unmatched agility, he proved to be a stealthy male. Tina was his best friend, and in situations of conflict, he was the one who protected her.

He passed away on January 14th, 2025.

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Family
Mother
Lives at the sanctuary.
Lucy
Chimpanzee
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: 1981
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
Lives at the sanctuary.
Lucas
Chimpanzee
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: 09/11/2002
Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lives at the sanctuary.
Matheus
Chimpanzee
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: 08/03/2001
Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil
Brother
Lives at the sanctuary.
Noel
Chimpanzee
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: 10/21/2007
Origin: Sanctuary
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.
Zezinho
Chimpanzee
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: 12/31/1993
Origin: Circus
Sanctuary: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná/Brazil

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