Massive New Injury As Jambo The Hairless Chimp Lost A Toe

Sadly, Jambo has a new massive injury as he lost a toe and some calf injury as well. He still keeps going, hooting and kicking. As you can imagine there is a huge wound to his foot, so if you would like to skip this part it starts at 0:31:03 - 0:46:20. I blurred the main injury on the really close-up as it is quite horrific. The reason behind me not totally deleting that scene is because as you can see no matter what happens he still holds his food with that foot.
Jambo is outside, he's skipping through the grass with his food in his hand. He just healed from his last injuries and now this.
I really don't know how much more he can take. I dread every time I go and see him now because he seems to have new injuries all the time. I really don't know what the best for him would be and trust the Twycross zoo staff to make appropriate decisions. I know he's probably on strong painkillers, but to have such an injury and still be able to skip through the grass just shows you how pain-resistant chimps really are. They just keep going. I don't know who has done this to him. If it was his rival Kibali, or maybe they tried to put both groups of chimps together. I was unable to find out more. I can't really see his rival Kibali doing this as he's been very quiet lately keeping out of his way.
Jambo was outside gathering his food. He climbs up to go inside. There he sits down and gets up again. Even with that injury he still manages to hold on to his leek. He starts to hoot just before he goes into the tunnel, there it sounds like he's kicking the wall. He eats some more when he's back out of the tunnel.
Twycross zoo did write an article a while ago when the younger male Kibali was joining the group, but it's still quite relevant now.
They wrote: "What’s happening with the TZ chimpanzees?
Some of the younger females in the group are changing their allegiance to one of our young virile males, Kibali. This attention is giving Kibali more confidence and a keen interest in mating. Jambo is not in favour of this and as a leader of the group tries to control the situation, which sometimes leads to clashes between the two males.
Challenges for power, although completely natural, are not for the faint-hearted. It involves the challenging chimp working to ensure he has his backup in place (lots of bond forming with his chimpanzee pals) and then displaying aggressive behaviour toward the dominant male. The extent of this can vary from lots of loud screaming and chasing around to the use of their strong arms and teeth to prove their power, which may create some injuries. Recently Kibali and Jambo have been entering into this type of combat, with Jambo receiving some nasty-looking wounds. Up until now Kibali has been unable to gain control of the group but he might decide to try his luck again in the future. This is causing tension within the group from time to time while they are transitioning through a time of unrest at the top.
What do we do?
It is important that our chimpanzees are given the space and freedom to live as close to a wild situation as possible. This means foods they have to forage for, space to climb up and along, high places to sleep, freedom of choice to go outside, stay inside, to be seen by the public or not and most importantly to create their own hierarchy. If we were to get too involved in this process it could mean potentially training the chimpanzees to rely on human intervention or it could even elongate the issue. We have an amazing keeper team to take care of our animals, knowing when to intervene or not, and a very well-trained on-site vet team, who monitor and treat injuries as required. Chimpanzees heal very quickly; we don’t rush in to treat injuries (which would require a full general anaesthetic) unless absolutely necessary but tend to let the wounds heal themselves where possible. So in general - we allow our chimpanzees to be chimpanzees!"
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Jambo was born at the Twycross Zoo in England. He has alopecia, a form of hair loss he had since his youth. He was born on the 9th of June 1982.
Jambo started to lose his ear in November 2018, which the staff believes happened accidentally, it got ripped by his mum in a group fight. Twycross zoo tried to glue it back on with skin glue, but unfortunately, as time went past he picked on it so much that he lost all of it.
In 2018 The chimpanzees got their new "Chimpanzee Eden" habitat. A 1,160sqm area with two seven-meter-high indoor spaces which are linked to a large outdoor area complete with huge climbing frames and huts.

[@tommya1366]

Oh man! Another serious injury!? I love Jambo. I worry about him. I love all animals. I wish they didn’t harm each other.

[@terryford7459]

That looks really bad, as much as I did see!! staff need to take care of that .. IMMEDIATELY!! Godspeed on your recovery JAMBO! 🙏🏾😢 (THANKS SV! 🤗)

[@grneys45]

Wow I feel sorry for Jambo..I'm glad you blurred the pic I got a little queasy when I saw it.But Jambo he still looks healthy in the face . I'm hoping nothing else happens to him..

[@marlamitchell4348]

That is heartbreaking! Saying a little prayer for Jambo. Thanks SloggerVlogger! 🙏😢❤️

[@Torro_Gaming]

That’s rough as hell! Gawwd dang !😢 hope mans is feeling better soon!🙏

[@Mr.Oct___]

Unphased & Undetered. That man doesn't even make a grimmace. Just carries on like..."ahh well, i got nine more". His mom took his ear. So perhaps another aly took the toe. He really doesn't appear to be moving around w/ a lot of tension built up. Or, perhaps it was a rival or another group melee where someone got hold to a digit & ripped it off. As much as we love them, they are savage when riled up. Either way...God bless the king & the rest of the community.

[@petermoody6147]

To: Jafar Martin - When things get serious, they go in and go in hard. They all know what they are all capable of. They are astute enough, that many 'determined' attacks on 'alpha' males occur at night, when the 'alpha' is likely to be alone. Dr. Wrangham, who worked alongside Dr. Goodall stated that, in the wild. if they see fit to attack an 'outsider', ideally they will seek an eight to one advantage. One to hold each limb, and the remaining four to administer the 'coup de grace'.

[@milochamp1586]

Jumbo will be ok. They can survive bigger injuries. The fact that he is moving around shows how strong and determined he is. Also what he is going to have is fire inside of him emotionally. It is a fight or flight response in all animals including humans. See what he is going to do if he is attacked again as long as Zoo keepers can find away to keep things calm for a while. He will come back strong.

[@mariap2126]

OMG poor Jambo. Please update us on his injury. Surely they will tend to it before it gets infected.

[@SloggerVlogger]

I have seen him since I took this and it already healed more than anybody would expect. The constant licking and saliva seems to do a great job so it doesn't get infected.

[@aliving1987]

Stubborn old man. He just can’t relinquish the throne.

[@chiricahuaapache5132]

Animals are so much tougher than people. It's amazing what they are able to endure.

[@DeadheadJackal]

poor guy can't catch a break. here's hoping it doesn't impede him too much in his twilight years.

[@Eckyredtheunready]

yikes, poor Jambo. He's such a resilient fella but things are mounting up for him.

[@milochamp1586]

Looks like he also knows how much nutrition he needs to recover.

[@sherryw.1466]

I feel so bad for this poor guy! I’m glad he’s doing some better.💙

[@Kiwi-gn8tf]

Sadly just the way of a chimp. They can be very violent and sometimes kill each other. Hope Jambo feels better soon

[@mlbolts72]

Love these jambo videos Hes a cool thing to watch

[@BRB616]

Help him💔

[@araceliramirez2695]

Nos duele el dolor de Jambo . Lo amamos, lo admiramos ojalá hubiera medidas para evitar que lo lastimen una y otra vez .

[@lindalumae]

Watching any wild animals in a natural setting is not for the faint of heart. Chimps can and do kill each other and eat each other. Injuries among males is very common and, in the wild, no humans are there to tell them what to do or to treat their injuries. I’m sure the zoo staff would never let it go too far but I do appreciate the fact that they let them be chimps. I really hate it when zoos interfere, especially with babies or child-rearing. It’s also very nice to see these chimps can just grab some grass whenever they like. It’s a nice setting for them.

[@alobaymar]

*All these battle scars, still has his two nuts hanging low and big. He's still the alpha. Long live the alpha!*

[@movienerd202]

Jambo is a soldier and like all soldiers he has a few wounds from combat.

[@johnh.mcsaxx3637]

Poor Jambo. First his ear, now his toe? It seems being alpha is the most dangerous job in "Chimp's World."

[@terryford7459]

🤣.. didn't mean to laugh, but that's so true! 🤣👍🏾

[@petermoody6147]

To John H. Mcsaxx - Ha, ha! 'Heavy is the head that wears the crown'. Studies on the stress levels (cortisol) of chimpanzees show a 'hockey-stick' graph, descending in rank from left-to-right, with the 'alpha' male producing the same amounts as the lowest-ranking member..

[@Lousasshol]

It’s hard out there for a chimp

[@milochamp1586]

True...Being alpha is also the most dangerous in human world.

[@ramireztiffanyc9982]

Praying jambo will be okay!❤❤❤❤

[@GiselSimon]

Oh my goodness that injury is huge! I hope he recovers fast and doesn't get an infection there. 😢

[@SloggerVlogger]

It is quite extraordinary how well they do heal. It does already looks a lot better.

[@davidasfaha517]

That’s a true warrior, mad respect for Jambo.

[@varisaraphiratthitikon9269]

Been watching this bugger for years 🤣 gotta love Jambo

[@petermoody6147]

To: Slogger Vlogger - Twycross Zoo saw fit to release a statement upon the upload of footage from a previous video of yours, allaying concerns about the situation within this troop. Fortunately there were no serious injuries or ramifications. Whether it is 'part of life' or not. There are people who are very concerned about the welfare of our fellow beings. Perhaps it is apropos for the responsible parties to repeat that process.

[@SloggerVlogger]

They are following my videos but will send them a message to see if they could do an up-to-date statement about the situation what is happening and how they are planning to deal with the situation. I did try to speak to someone, but as the head keepers work mostly behind the scene is difficult to get to the right people. As always, as soon as I get an update I will let everybody know.

[@petermoody6147]

To: Slogger Vlogger - Thank you so much for your reply. Your personal effort and diligence is 'beyond the call of duty'. It is greatly appreciated.

[@troycote4503]

@@petermoody6147 I second that!

[@laurenurban3942]

Ouch!! That had to hurt. I know these animals chew each other up but how much longer can he remain the Alpha with his injuries. Looks like he has a bite on his back leg too.

[@ellenknell9645]

Poor poor Jambo. Heal quickly.

[@jonaswhite5842]

Thats one grizzled old warrior

[@francisjtuk]

Jambo is a tough dude. Could probably handle himself on a night out in Manchester.

[@Lousasshol]

They need to take better care of poor jambo

[@BRB616]

I hear you man💯👍🇦🇺

[@observerares132]

Oh yeah just simply LOST A FRICKEN TOE!! No biggie.

[@marykelly2409]

I'm very concerned for Jambo.😳 Is there any way that this zoo is securing the welfare of these God-made animals? My tears are rolling from my eyes as I try to write feeling sad for Jambo.😪 Please find out what happened to our Jambo's injury to his foot.🤔 Jambo you hang in there sweetie. I love you.❤️🐒❤️

[@SloggerVlogger]

His injured foot healed quite well. Chimpanzees just seem to have a totally different pain threshold than ours and injuries heal a lot quicker.

[@haroldhahn7044]

I have to ask: In a natural state, would chimps not be able to avoid such fights? Is it not cruel to force two healthy male chimps to live in such close confinement?

[@ahmadsantoso9712]

Jambo can walk to the middle of a minefield, get blown up, and then still keep walking while eating.

[@brianhardaway9716]

I have never seen Hairless Chimp before. Is this a skin disorder? They look like Albino’s? I knew Chimps were strong but these Cats are Huge. They’d break a Human I half or at least it would be a very painful death. His foot is mangled. It probably came from a bite and then ripped off. His pain level is Amazing. Thanks for the video.

[@SloggerVlogger]

Hello Brian. Jambo has alopecia. There is some more info in the description if you would like to know more.

[@whistlerwade]

As is the life story of an alpha chimp. Noble but sad.

[@deedeekumodji7475]

Poor Jambo. He is one tough monkey!

[@toxicavenger7073]

How did he lose it?

[@SloggerVlogger]

As of yet, I haven't been given an answer.

[@MaxPower-js1sk]

That guy is ripped! He looks so strong.

[@YourWeirdUncle22]

His right pinkie seems to be broken. Is it?

[@leandrosoares2739]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@donnaathas6230]

My favorite...I worry for him

[@lilliankeane5731]

That has to hurt. 😮.

[@bozboz4414]

Kigali probably bit it off...jambo gonna have to smack him around a little bit

[@lilliankeane5731]

Oh no not another one. 😮.

[@mrandersson2009]

There should be a way to prevent them from getting injured. How about a separate enclosure for groups that get along well?

[@SloggerVlogger]

It doesn't work like that with Chimpanzees. They need a leader, and the leader they have chosen for now is Jambo. He's the Alpha. Even in the wild they are power clashes.

[@albertdotd]

Why did you blur it out?

[@weissshizuru3687]

oh no. jambo. I hope this isn't a sign he is going to lose his leadership

[@troycote4503]

Damnit Jambo! What happened? Is that a bite?

[@carolechu]

He should just step down and live the rest of his life in peace.

[@emmas1082]

Maybe it’s time for some intervention?

[@Kiwi-gn8tf]

They’re chimps. It’s what they do

[@SloggerVlogger]

It's really not an easy situation. You can't just isolate him, that would be worse for him and cause problems in the group. You can't put him in with another group as they would retaliate. As hard and difficult as it is, chimpanzees' behaviour is very complex and they have their own rules.

[@renataleandro120]

Pobre jambo sempre está machucado, porque o zoológico não o separa dos demais macacos pra evitar tantos cortes e machucados ? 😢😢

[@SloggerVlogger]

Hello Renata. I wish it would be that easy. If it was I'm sure they would do that, but as he's still the alpha I believe separating him would course even more trouble for the rest of the group. I'll keep my eyes on the situation and will try and find out what they're next move will be.

[@user-qh8fi7th9e]

He is an alright folk he kept his nutz intact for a long time.

[@bettinaparker3652]

Who doesn't like this poor guy ?

[@e_z_livn]

That poor guy can't get a break

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

are they going to operate on him???

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

yall are insane

[@glocksp80smd]

Why dk they attack him or is it him always getting into it

[@yoboibeerus1387]

Lol they slowly break my bro apart.

[@pamcunningham9608]

This is typical for chimpanzees, and aside from isolating Jambo (which would actually be cruel, given the social nature of chimps) there isn't much the zoo can do. It's the natural way, the alpha male will eventually be challenged, and that challenge can be bloody. Chimpanzee politics and social interactions are not for the faint of heart, as fascinating as they are.

[@SloggerVlogger]

It is really not an easy situation. Like you said it's their natural way. If they would isolate him that would course even more problems and you can't stick him in with another group either, or else their leader would retaliate.

[@teijaflink2226]

It could cause an extremely dangerous situation too to take away the alpha, with panic and fighting about the power.

[@oliverhenry8944]

Why doesn’t jambo just spray the ops with a blikky

[@Jonathan_O]

As bad as it looks it doesn't seen to be bothering him too much. These animals have such a high tolerance for pain. Shouldn't the zoo attempt to close up the wound?

[@SloggerVlogger]

They would have to put him under anaesthesia and that would be more dangerous, but I did visit him again and his wound is healing quite quickly as they always do in chimps.

[@johneshuis1215]

:(

[@HerrStaale]

Why blur? Come on..

[@absolutegunrights3079]

He does not have the benefit of thick hair for protection.

[@ibanez2010]

Why all the "poor Jambo" comments? He's an alpha. Injuries come with the territory. He would not want your pity, it would be degrading to him as an alpha.

[@kels_x1414]

Oh stfu 🤣 Hes an ANIMAL not human Stop trying to compare the two

[@ibanez2010]

@@kels_x1414 wtf are you even talking about? Nowhere in my comment did I compare him to a human. Nice liking your own post btw.

[@susiesweet8003]

And what did the zoo do for his injuries?? Nothing, I bet. He & his wounds wouldn't have been ignored at Monkey World. 🤨

[@Nah14h2]

In your last video I ask you hey who he lost his ear and you answer me to that the he lost a toe to in 2022

[@SloggerVlogger]

I just checked checked on the message. I did write about his ear as well, I thought I might forgotten to answer your question😁He lost his ear in 2018.

[@Nah14h2]

@@SloggerVlogger Yes okay I Heard it 😊

[@kayleen9110]

Well for heavens sakes do something about it..don't just video it!

[@SloggerVlogger]

Hello Kaylee, please do read the description. Thank you.

[@fee4900]

Why is he losing a toe, do all the apes pick on him because he looks different . If so there should be a intervention to keep stuff like this happening. Every time I watch a jambo video there is a new injury or he is recovering from a injury. He has no ear, no toe what else. Are you sure he has his fingers. I have seen him with serious bite wou ds on his balls also. This is serious

[@SloggerVlogger]

Chimpanzee societies have a hierarchical structure where dominant individuals have access to better resources and mating opportunities. Lower-ranking individuals may engage in fights to improve their status within the group. Males often compete for access to females during mating season. This competition can lead to aggressive encounters and fights between males for the opportunity to mate. Similar to humans, chimps have complex social relationships and alliances. Conflicts can arise due to misunderstandings, power struggles, or attempts to establish dominance or maintain social bonds.

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Jambo apparently doesn't know pain. Who is beating up on him if he is the alpha male?

[@SloggerVlogger]

I would like to know as well, unfortunately as of yet I wasn't able to find out.

[@BRB616]

It's cruel and its not ok to cage these beautiful animals for our entertainment ,ffsake ban all zoos and aquariums.Uncage all animals 💔💯

[@guthax30]

Trust me: he ain't gonna do well in the wild without that toe. Let him have his cage. He's retired. He's fine. He eats banana's and gets laid all day. He doesn't want to go back to the jungle anymore i'm sure.

[@DeadheadJackal]

Most good, well funded zoos like this one are conservation centers for animals that would stand little to no chance of survival in the wild due to injuries, being orphaned by hunters, and other maladies. Instead of directing your anger towards zoos and other enclosures that take care of animals, why don't you put your energy toward supporting organizations that want to stop deforestation and the bushmeat trade?

[@BRB616]

@@DeadheadJackal anger,really..maybe you get in the cage .🇦🇺.👍

[@BRB616]

Well we are At the end of our human age ,like the bronze,the ice,the dark ages,which is this century sometime, it won't matter will it .

[@DeadheadJackal]

I'm not going to spend time trying to argue with someone whose mind is clearly made up. I hope you find peace in your life some day and find something or someone that makes you happy. Have a good rest of your week.

[@jenkims1953]

Jambo is such a terminator he feels nothing.

[@GODCONVOYPRIME]

So are you going to replace each missing piece with cybernetic implants? Or nah?

[@GODCONVOYPRIME]

Well it's his own fault.