Animals Wildlife Watch Wounda the Chimpanzee Hug Jane Goodall After Being Released Into the Wild By Shea Gunther Writer University of New Hampshire Rochester Institute of Technology University of Southern Maine Shea Gunther is a writer, entrepreneur, and podcaster living in Portland, Maine. He covers topics such as renewable energy, climate change, and nature. our editorial process Shea Gunther Updated March 21, 2019 Photo: Jane Goodall institute . Share Twitter Pinterest Email Animals Wildlife Pets Animal Rights Endangered Species Everyone at MNN is a big fan of Jane Goodall, the famous animal conservationist, so it was an easy decision to share this wonderful video showing her and her crew releasing Wounda, a rehabilitated chimp, into the wilds of their Tchindzoulou Island refuge. The Jane Goodall Institute established the refuge on the island in the Kouilou River in the Republic of Congo as a safe haven for chimpanzee victims of bush meat hunters and the illegal pet trade. The chimps are safe to live out their lives in the natural environment they evolved to thrive in. This video is a touching testimony to the vital work Ms. Goodall and her staff perform in saving and protecting chimpanzees. She is one of the great ones. Who’s cutting up onions? You can donate to the Jane Goodall Foundation here.