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Escape to Chimp Eden

 
 

CHIMP PHOTOS BY BRENT STIRTON

 

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See the chimps of the Jane Goodall Institute's Chimpanzee Eden in South Africa through the award-winning lens of world-renowned photographer Brent Stirton.

chimp PHOTOGRAPHING CHIMPS: Brent Stirton discusses his past experiences photographing chimpanzees, and how working with wild chimps differs from those in captivity.
chimp CONSTRAINTS AND LIMITATIONS: Chimps, though not unfriendly, aren't always welcoming at first. Brent Stirton talks about this and other challenges of photographing chimps.
chimp VISIBLE TRAUMA: Years of abuse and neglect can't be shaken off that easily, if ever. Brent Stirton disccusses the signs of trauma he witnessed at Chimp Eden.
chimp AN ESOTERIC STORY: As a photojournalist specializing in conflict, Brent Stirton is not used to seeing animals given the kind of priority that they receive at Chimp Eden.
 
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Tony's Brighter Day

Tony's cataract has left him sightless in one eye. The only optio
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The Rise and Fall of Gida

After Abu's death, Gida struggles for her place in the hierarchy,
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Moving Day for the Adults, Pt. 1

The adult group is becoming more like wild chimps every day, so a
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As the adult group settles into their new home, Eugene and Philli
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Growing Pains for the Infants

Jao's family is moved to the old adult enclosure, which offers mo
 
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