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Fri May 25, 2007
CHIMP HAVEN FEATURED ON NBC NIGHTLY NEWS!
NBC's Michelle Kosinski visited Chimp Haven to produce a special segment
for the Nightly New's "Making a Difference." The show aired Friday, May 25.
Michelle describes the video as "absolutely beautiful, magical." This is a
wonderful opportunity to see the chimpanzees you care so much about.
To watch the NBC Nightly News segment, "Making a Difference," click on the
"play video" icon below.
A chimpanzee's golden years
Posted by Michelle Kosinski, Correspondent
(01:09 pm ET, 05/25/07)
Editor's note: Michelle took viewers inside Chimp Haven on
tonight's broadcast.
The primatologists at Chimp Haven in Keithville, La., the first federally-funded
refuge for chimpanzees used in government and medical research, say every
single one of us has benefited from the work done with these majestic, intelligent
animals. Virtually any vaccination we get has been first tried out on a
chimpanzee, our closest genetic cousins.
Dr. Linda Brent, who runs the refuge, says you need only look in one of
these animal's eyes for a moment, and you know that there is a sentient,
sensitive creature inside. We tended to agree after two days spent watching
them -- some of whom have spent 40 years in a lab -- climb and swing and
hoot through the Louisiana forest. Some were part of the space program.
Some remember one another, even when they are reunited after decades
in different facilities. They are curious and smart. When they reach a hand
out toward a human it is striking how much it looks and moves like a human hand.
Click here to read more of Michelle's Blog at The Daily Nightly.
Thank you for your many letters of support and
comments following the airing of NBC News
"Making a Difference."
Here are just some of the comments we received:
"Thank you for what you are doing! I think it's fabulous. I
just saw your story on NBC Nightly News and was crying
tears of joy for those lovely animals.
Keep up the wonderful work. You are definitely on my
donation list!"
...Andrea from San Diego
"I just watched on TV the story about your chimp(anzees) and it touched
my heart. Thank you for all the wonderful work you do."
...Sigrid from Aurora, Oregon
"I think that what you are doing is wonderful. I am so very happy for those
wonderful creatures that have you. I envy you all and respect you and wish
nothing but the very best for you and all of your wonderful wards.
Keep up the good work, know that there are some out here that understand
and have the utmost respect for what you are doing."
...Laurie from Aurora, Colorado
"I just saw the wonderful segment on NBC News about your organization.
What a wonderful thing you have done for these magnificent creatures!
You are truly a special group of people to dedicate your time and efforts
providing a second home for these animals.
Good luck in all your endeavors! Hopefully you will be an inspiration for
many others to follow!"
...Anne from Sanford, North Carolina
Please send your comments to information@chimphaven.org.
To learn how YOU can help "Make a Difference" click on the DONATE link.
Together we CAN "Make a Difference" ... one chimpanzee at a time!
