Jojo the gorilla seeks a companion after a lifetime spent in isolation

Jojo was taken from the wild as an infant when poachers killed his family, spending about a decade in a tiny cage at a private zoo in Gabon before being moved to the Lekedi Foundation sanctuary. Despite living in the sanctuary, he remains completely alone and exhibits signs of chronic stress and trauma from his extreme isolation. Carers and experts hope to find another gorilla that Jojo can live and bond with, though bringing a companion into his life presents significant challenges. Researchers are also studying his case using thermal imaging to better understand anxiety and trauma in great apes and aid in the recovery of rescued animals.