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20. Eugene Goes Wild
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With his eye on returning chimps to the wild, Eugene travels to the Lekedi Reserve in the Central African country of Gabon. This is prime chimp habitat, the place where he hopes to create a "launch into the wild" camp to prepare his chimps for the future.
19. The Human Alpha
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Eugene's hands on work with the new family group begins in earnest. In many ways, he is as much a chimp as the newcomers, who have only known captivity.
18. The Millennium Family
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The new family leaves quarantine and is released into the now empty infant enclosure. It's the day Eugene has been waiting for since Jao rejected him several months ago.
17. Growing Pains for the Infants
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Jao's family is moved to the old adult enclosure, which offers more room to explore - and more chances for trouble. How will Jao and the others react to their new surroundings?
16. Moving Day for the Adults, Pt. 2
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As the adult group settles into their new home, Eugene and Phillip celebrate the success of the move. Then, a seemingly minor dust up between Josephine and Jinga (as they are put in for the night) apparently sparks a major drama.
15. Moving Day for the Adults, Pt. 1
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The adult group is becoming more like wild chimps every day, so after months of preparation it's time to move them to a bigger, less controlled enclosure.
14. The Rise and Fall of Gida
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After Abu's death, Gida struggles for her place in the hierarchy, as two new females are introduced to the group. In the end, she is struck down by an unexpected illness. Is the culprit a mysterious virus, or a broken heart?
13. Tony's Brighter Day
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Tony's cataract has left him sightless in one eye. The only option is an unprecedented surgery to remove the cataract and implant a manufactured synthetic lens. If the operation fails, Tony's prospects for a normal life will be grim.
12. Chimp Eden Casanova
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12 year old Nicky is one of Chimp Eden's original residents, a colorful chimp who was expelled from the Johannesburg Zoo after he tangled with the zoo's alpha male. The cause of it all? Nicky just couldn't stay away from the alpha's favorite females.
11. Life In Quarantine
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The facility is filled to overflowing with 10 new chimps. This is Chimp Eden's newest family group and they represent a perfect opportunity for Eugene to continue his hands on rehabilitation.
10. Seven Babies for a New Family, Pt. 2
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As the Sudan rescue reaches its climax, Eugene finds himself in a race against the clock. He is struggling in the face of food shortages, bureaucratic snafus and an unruly gang of 7 baby chimps.
9. Seven Babies for a New Family, Pt. 1
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Eugene returns to Sudan for his biggest rescue ever. This time, there are seven young chimps waiting to be picked up at the safe house.
8. Zac, the Great Pretender
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Jao faces a challenge for leadership of the family from the #2 male, Zac. Jao is wiser and more experienced - Zac is younger, bigger and stronger. A showdown is inevitable.
7. Josephine's Day Out
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Josephine escapes from the adult enclosure, but fortunately stays nearby and takes refuge in the volunteers break room. A minute-by-minute chronicle of her latest adventure, as recounted by Eugene, Phillip and cameraman Willem van Heerden.
6. A New Home for Suzie and Lily, Pt. 2
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Eugene's journey to Angola to rescue 2 year old Lily and 5 year old Suzie is entering the crucial stage. But the mission seems jinxed, thanks to one problem after another.
5. A New Home for Suzie and Lily, Pt. 1
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Eugene returns to Angola for another difficult mission. He's here to rescue two young females - 2 year old Lily and 5 year old Suzie.
4. The Family Jao: Cheaper By the Dozen
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The infant enclosure gets ready to welcome new members Tony and Sampa, swelling Jao's family to an even dozen. But the pending introduction worries both Eugene and Phillip.
3. Josephine Is the Name, Trouble Is the Game, Pt. 2
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Josephine Is the Name, Trouble Is the Game, Pt. 2
2. Josephine Is the Name, Trouble Is the Game, Pt. 1
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Josephine's introduction into the adult group has everyone at the sanctuary on edge. The last female introduction to the adult enclosure was violent and brutal. This one could be worse.
1. Tony's Brush With Death
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It's moving day at Chimp Eden. 4 year old Tony and 7 year old Sampa, who were rescued from Angola, are ready to leave quarantine and start the integration process with the other chimps.
