Yoko the chimp, kidnapped in childhood and raised by a drug lord, has spent two lonely years in a Colombian zoo after losing his last companion, Chita, who was shot along with Pancho during an escape. He is set to find a new home in Brazil.

Yoko the chimpanzee, who was kidnapped as an infant and raised by a drug lord, has spent the past two years alone in a Colombian zoo. His situation worsened in 2023 when he lost his last companion, Chita. Chita escaped with another chimp named Pancho, but tragically, both were shot by soldiers for safety reasons.

Yoko’s story highlights the severe consequences of captivity and trafficking in wildlife. His relocation to Brazil may offer him a chance for companionship and a better quality of life, away from the traumatic environment he has endured.

Original Source: www.newspressnow.com