Jacky
Born
Estimated 1965
Sex
Male
Rescue
September 1, 1999
Group
Jacky (long retired alpha)
Circumstance
Jacky spent at least 30 years in a small cage as a tourist attraction at a resort hotel in Limbe, Cameroon until Dr. Speede saw him in 1998 and made a commitment to rescue him. He is one of three founding chimpanzees who first arrived at Sanaga-Yong.
Traits
A bit grumpy with old age, yet still has a pep in his step, especially when female chimps in his group are in estrus. Loves to pant hoot in contribution to group dynamics but doesn’t get involved in conflicts anymore.
Group
Jacky (long retired alpha)
