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Wildlife experts caution against interpreting animal behavior as identical to human emotions. Every species responds differently, and great apes should always be cared for by trained professionals following strict safety protocols.
Those qualities are one reason conservation organizations around the world work so hard to protect them.
Stories like Julius’s remind us that caring for animals involves more than feeding and cleaning habitats.
Consistency.
Understanding.
Over the years, Julius had dedicated himself to ensuring the gorilla felt safe every single day.
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