Jenny and Jimmy Desmond have both dedicated their lives to helping animals in need, but their work with chimps orphaned in Liberia's illegal bushmeat trade started almost by accident.
Dispatched by the Humane Society of the United States to take over care of chimps spread across six islands, the pair also found themselves caring for orphaned chimps in desperate needs almost right away. Out of that need, they started Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection, and have since taken in more than 40 chimpanzees.
One of the little chimps brought to Jenny and Jimmy illustrates how important and heartbreaking their work is.