Chimpanzees

From cultivated gardens to untamed jungles, our world is blooming with life

This week in Beautiful News, love takes root. Raynolda Makhutle, Rofhiwa Maneta, Barbara Kingsley. Fighting stigma and empowering others to live free of shame. Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains. Where hundreds of wild chimps roam free. Maria Botha. The musician providing free violin lessons over WhatsApp. Tony and Marie Newton. The couple whose magical garden grows support for healthcare workers. Port Elizabeth. The Friendly City founded on community, creativity, and culture. Huwe Burton. This man is free after 19 years of wrongful imprisonment. This is Beautiful News.

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