Dr. Claudine Andre

Dr. Claudine André is a renowned veterinarian and conservationist known for her work protecting endangered gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She founded the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary and has dedicated her career to rescuing, rehabilitating, and advocating for great apes facing threats from poaching, habitat loss, and illegal wildlife trade. Her efforts aim to ensure the survival of these intelligent primates through rehabilitation, research, and raising public awareness about conservation challenges. Dr. André's work combines scientific expertise with passionate advocacy to promote animal welfare and biodiversity conservation.