Wounda's Journey

This amazing video documents the story of Wounda, one of the more than 160 chimpanzees living at the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo.
Thanks to the expert care provided at Tchimpounga, Wounda overcame significant adversity and illness and was recently relocated to Tchindzoulou Island, one of three islands that are part of the newly expanded sanctuary. Dr. Jane Goodall was on hand to witness Wounda's emotional release, and now you can too.
Disclaimer: Please note, that Dr. Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute do not endorse handling or interfering with wild chimpanzees.
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[@tsommers3284]

In my opinion this is truly one of the most beautiful moments caught on film!

[@byMamasPlace]

Wonderful good news story! Thank you so much! (♥)

[@michellecogdill6128]

Here in 2022(August) any updates on wounda? Thanks! ♥️

[@calum66]

Astounding !

[@calvinsmith8017]

Love ❤️

[@doctorfmac8469]

Fantastic portrayal but I wonder what the motivation was for releasing an animal into the wild. Did she have: Family? Ability to get her own food? Defensive skills in case she was seen as an interloper? Obviously these people know WAY more than I do, but those are my immediate concerns.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

-The chimps are released on the island sanctuaries where they get to live with other chimps and remain in the care of the JGI teams… they get to live as normal semi-wild life as possible on those islands… they are not released "alone" with no where to go… there are other videos of the chimp meeting up with the others on the island…

[@chiangmai127]

That moment when Wounda, reaches around to embrace Jane, I mean, that connection of love between an animal and a human is just magnificent. I wish all of humanity could see the beauty of living a symbiotic life with nature and how wonderful the world could be.

[@GuyG.KTalesOfAnimals]

The level of understanding, Wounda’s “I love you, thank you, I must go now.” Is very clear. What an incredible moment.

[@BenNgo]

Truly one of the most iconic moments of animal documentary captured on film. Ever.

[@giorgimananadze6476]

Imagine how thankful was Wounda. 98 percent of human dna. Goosbumps

[@valeriegobos2272]

This is so beautiful and powerful. Thank you for all that you do! ❤️

[@tita.9900]

I love this video I whach many times but I cry any time I see because I am sad😢😢😢😢 he he's human. I love animal. Alot

[@jorgecamacho6691]

the homo sapiens needs more people like you, just amazing¡

[@michellecogdill6128]

That's the sweetest thing I've ever seen when she hugged Jane like that!! It was like she was thanking her for her freedom and for saving her from dying. Actually all of them that helped nurse her back to health. This foundation is incredible and if it wasn't for this foundation helping so many chimps idk what they would do. Tysm for all you guy's do!! Much love from Tennessee!! ♥️ XOX ♥️

[@jadezee6316]

what the chimp was doing here was getting reassurance. she was afraid .....overwhelmed and wanted to explore but was unsure of leaving the cage that paradoxically and well understood psychologically brought her security. well..that embrace from jane told her all was well and with nothing to fear...she did what all wild animals are born to do...find their place in the wild...............

[@solenebinet1204]

This is so touching. I feel moved to tears by the hug the chimp is giving to Jane. She's a pionneer.

[@hendrikasunqrout571]

I am crying so hard i don't know what to do with myself. Wounda looked so ill and skinny I felt her pain! When she hugged Jane Goodall it was bitter sweet. I pray they all get released, Please God?!!!

[@alienstarguest]

An absolute classic release. The soundtrack is lovely as well. If this doesnt attract donations, then I suppose nothing will.

[@mjhelenk8643]

My daughtet is a big fan of you jane goodall

[@rebeccaryan3621]

does anyone know how many times Jane had actually met Wounda was it many times,, as I think Woundas main caregiver was Rebecca

[@KathleenFerguson-n9j]

I heard that Jane had not met Wounda before. Yet Wounda knew there was something special about Jane. Incredible story.

[@deenad3562]

3:39 *very smart to mark her starting point*

[@datgidigirls6208]

That was a thank you hug.

[@sadiasan]

This is very painful to watch. After being in captivity for a long time and then released into the wild is unfathomable to me and I just cannot come to terms with it. Tearsssssssssss!!!

[@ZippedUpKitz]

It’s a semi-wild sanctuary island… she isn’t alone… there are other chimps on the island that she meets up,with in other videos… the chimps are not just dropped off on the island and left to fend for themselves…

[@tita.9900]

This is the moment special, for my he say thank, you for everything.

[@Jay-wj5hd]

With grammar: This is a special moment. I say thank you for everything.

[@humbertoramos3936]

So wonderful hug. So wonderful people.

[@loriweikel9551]

One of the most powerful and absolutely beautiful video I've ever seen ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@cockatoosmom]

A tear jerker I cried so amazing knowing freedom was being given to him as well as being healthy he gave his good bye hug

[@carolynbrown7530]

This is my favorite release video ever

[@easttnlawncare6740]

I would feed him and feed him and love him and love them and love them and feed them and love them and feed them and love them teach them to climb I would just be there for them these animals deserve it

[@karinabarrera2042]

thank you so much for your wonderful work 💓🐒🐵

[@sanjayscience1400]

Very sad but exciting moment

[@mynem2854]

imagine disliking this, you just want to feel different or what ?

[@LadyDethStrike]

when she hugged the chimp, I felt a strong connection between Animal and Human.

[@DeinQseng]

hey guys,what is the name of this amazing track ??????????

[@rakeshmalakar2261]

I also want to knw

[@greenlife8135]

Hope they micro chipd him..so they can track him and monitor his ability to survive in the wild..also they can help him if he is in trouble..

[@AriaJoulayne]

Seule la nature et les animaux éveillent en moi des émotions intenses. Dites moi s'il vous plait, où puis-je vous envoyer des dons ?

[@clinicalneurology2360]

I have no heart to leave such a friendly and lovely animal and send him away from me, my heart broken, eyes full of tears at her separation from you

[@nickname5268]

this old women is like a women watching over her baby and making sure she is ok before she leave

[@patricklemeur4607]

MERCIMADAME , un combat une oeuvre !...

[@robwebnoid5763]

Here in 2020. Any update on Wounda today?

[@tammypye1650]

Beautiful!

[@MSiRalte]

She is so lucky...

[@jackfletcher1000]

Kinda restores ones faith in Humanity a little bit.

[@PIA-tj5hc]

My God….reaches the soul!!!

[@lumpenomewr]

This looks more like a bonobo.

[@skummisrocker]

☺️✌🏻👍🏻

[@sanjayscience1400]

Emotional background music

[@beekeeper7535]

As long as Jane Goodall has been working around chimpanzees I'm very surprised she still has all 10 fingers. I've known of other primatologist who loose a finger or 2 by chimps within just a few short years.

[@naderrahmani189]

الحق که انسان؟نمونه‌ای است.

[@sethboateng358]

Wow that great

[@exhindurajesh1666]

Love from india god bless you 🙏

[@amarilyscastro7004]

No me canso de ver este video ❤

[@jadezee6316]

let her out!...for gods sake jane yap afterwards!!

[@RoxaneEllesansailes]

God bless Jane