Spanish photographer Gerard Carbonell met animal caregiver Godlove and recently rescued chimpanzee Niete at the Limbe Wildlife Centre in Cameroon.
“Niete is a recently rescued chimpanzee saved from a poacher who intended to sell her as a pet, while her family was killed for bushmeat,” Carbonell said.
“When young chimpanzees lose their mothers before their eyes, they experience trauma and require extensive care and compassion to be rehabilitated.
“Rebuilding a bond of trust with a chimpanzee requires immense love and commitment.
“In this image, Niete has fallen asleep in the arms of Godlove after her bottle of warm milk at night.”
