Radio Call from Cheeta!
Category: Chimpanzee, Education, Gaura | Date: May 18 2008 | By: tacugama
Cheeta managed to nick the two way radio from Willie and was happily going around, showing off her new toy to the rest of her gang. We tried all sorts of ways to get it back but she was proving to be much smarter than us. She was getting excited hearing her name coming out of the radio and all the attention from the chimps and staff as everyone was following her. The entire Tacugama team was having a good laugh. I wanted to join in….but just the thought of buying another radio for $400 did not permit me. 48 hours gone, the battery has gone flat and the chances of finding the bloody radio in this thick forest is very slim! Cheeta wins! You can bet we’ll be looking at how to secure those radios better….
Cheetah holding her prize aloft, safely out or reach….
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Gorilla is having a wonderful time. He is rather busy these days trying to choose his best buddy. But…sadly it is not working out! They all appeal to him! Thanks to all of you for sharing your sentiments and comments on Gorilla and his new family.
Gorrilla, Tico and Jeti
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Salleh had to through a routine health-check last week. You can see her enjoying some extra cuddles and grooming from Willie as she came around from the anaesthetic.
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Little Gaura is doing very well. Thanks to all for your prayers and good wishes. You always see him with his play-face! He is busy these days, really mastering his climbing and jumping skills.
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The Tacugama Kids Program is growing……more and more kids are visiting these days. It’s so much fun to have them in our midst for the whole day engaging them in all sorts of activities and bringing smiles to their faces. Hopefully we can make sure that the education programme is here to stay.
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That’s right - you can see the 2-way radio not long before Cheetah acquired her prize..!
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About Bala
Bala Amarasekaran abandoned his original career as an accountant to establish Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in 1995. Together with the Government of Sierra Leone, he is working to secure the welfare and future of chimpanzees in Sierra Leone.
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Donations Received
- Dec 2nd Pilar G. USD86.90
- Dec 2nd Heather M. USD163.90
- Nov 17th Christine C. USD20.00
- Nov 3rd Yang H. USD60.00
- Oct 30th Lucia C. USD100.00
- Oct 25th Wildatart . USD20.00
- Oct 17th Christine C. USD20.00
- Oct 16th Wanda H. USD27.50
- Oct 10th Theresa S. USD20.00
- Oct 3rd Yang H. USD60.00
- Sep 25th Wildatart . USD20.00
- Sep 21st Lucia C. USD100.00
- Sep 17th Christine C. USD20.00
- Sep 10th Theresa S. USD20.00
- Sep 3rd Yang H. USD60.00
- Sep 1st Meghan H. USD25.00
- Aug 25th Wildatart . USD20.00
- Aug 19th Lucia C. USD100.00
- Aug 17th Christine C. USD20.00
- Aug 10th Theresa S. USD20.00
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10 Responses to “Radio Call from Cheeta!”
Lisa, California, on 18 May 2008
Beautiful! Gorilla does look happy. And Gaura couldn’t be more precious! Thanks for the update. Lisa
Christine C., on 18 May 2008
Thank you for the wonderful update…though I am sorry about your lost radio…who knows…maybe it will turn up very unexpectedly! Terrific pics…and little Guara looks just amazing! I am so happy to see that Gorilla is thriving among the young ‘uns…he really looks content. Perhaps we can have a little fund raiser to to recoup the money for the lost radio…$20 from 20 people ought to do it. I’ll send something along next week.
Theresa Siskind St Petersburg FL, on 18 May 2008
That is one amazing picture of Cheetah with this radio, Bala perhaps she wants to run the sanctuary! Bananas and radios for everyone…!Christine, that’s a great idea, I’ll send some help next paycheck. Gorilla is definitely Mr. Personality, truly a terrific role model for the little ones. It looks like lovely Salleh is comforting Willie over the loss of his radio, what a sweet picture. As for Gaura, well he is a rock star, and can never do wrong! Terrific to see these wonderful children so interested in wildlife, hope to help with this important venture as well. Thank you!
Lucia Cristiana, Brasil, on 18 May 2008
This post is great. Cheeta with the radio is sensational. Gorilla so gentle seems so happy with Tico and Jeti. Willie’s care for Salleh is touching. Our precious little Gaura is beautiful and seems so mischievous. And the Tacugama’s Environmental Education Program for Children of Sierra Leone is great. Thank you, Bala, for another great post.
Wanda Harris, Atlanta, on 18 May 2008
Gorilla looks just so…….happy! Very up-lifting!!
Christine C., on 19 May 2008
Ugh…Bala — the Paypal site still does not allow us to write notes…please feel free to use my donation to help replace your radio…and maybe a little treat for Guaura as well!!
Sherri S., on 19 May 2008
What a hoot! I’m really going to laugh when Cheeta figures out how to push the button and talk back! Good idea, Christine C. — I’m sending along my $20 (plus a little extra, of course). Keep up the good work, everyone!
Lucia Cristiana, Brasil, on 22 May 2008
Gorilla’s beautiful smile is a true joy and a deep inspiration. Thanks.
Lucia Cristiana, Brasil, on 22 May 2008
Where are you Theresa? I’ve missed you.
Lucia Cristiana, Brasil, on 02 Jun 2008
Dear Bala, I just sent U$100 toward care with little Gaura and Gorri. This big chimp’s sweet face and smile conquered me deeply. Thank you for taking care of them.
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