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Pinho Chimpanzee
He lived in Garcia circus, where he had several children.
Date of birth: 1985
Origin: Garcia circus
Sanctuary: Sorocaba, São Paulo/Brazil

He lived in Garcia circus, where he had several children. He arrived at the Sanctuary in 2007. He was a large and very strong chimpanzee, and lived with Nega, who also worked at the circus.

He passed away in 2016.

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Resident's History
posted in 06 Mar 2025
Nega and Pinho: life together at the Sanctuary
We remember with love Nega (born in 1977, first photo) and Pinho (born in 1985, second photo). Both lived for many years in the famous Garcia circus, "working" in the performances. However, they were kept in separate cages.
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