This drawing is a reproduction of a photo I took of Chita begging me to lift him up. He is a true sweetheart. And he is also the Chimp I am holding in my profile photo. So in the end, I guess he got his wish!

Orphaned at a young age, Chita is just one of the countless victims of the bushmeat trade in Africa. Based in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jeunes Animaux Confisqués au Katanga (young animals confiscated in Katanga) or “J.A.C.K” is a refuge centre for chimpanzee babies like Chita. JACK is an independent, self funded NGO that works to facilitate wildlife confiscations and provides a safe place for the orphans to live.

Donations can be made by contacting Mr. Franck Chantereau (founder)at jack@lub.gbs.cd or visiting the (french)website at www.littlejak.fr

South Africa is also currently waging a war against the illegal poaching of rhino’s for their protein horns. The LEGEND RHINO ORPHANAGE is South Africa’s first not-for-profit specialist centre, dedicated to the care of baby rhino’s orphaned by poaching. Please help support this rhino orphanage and make a contribution today, in order to ensure a rhino’s tomorrow.