Mother chimp carries her baby through shallow water toward a boat at Ngamba Island, Uganda

On August 19, 2026, in Ngamba Island, Uganda, @pearlnatureholodays shared a video of a mother chimpanzee carrying her baby while approaching visitors on a boat. In the video, the mother chimpanzee wades upright through shallow river water on two legs, holding her baby tightly against her chest as they make their way along the riverside. The pair approach the boat where the author is filming, appearing to ask for food. According to the author, Ngamba Island is a 95-acre forested sanctuary on Lake Victoria dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and rehabilitating orphaned and rescued chimpanzees. Visitors can observe the chimpanzees from an elevated viewing platform during scheduled feeding times, offering a glimpse into their social interactions, playful behavior, and individual personalities. The sanctuary also provides an opportunity to support the animals' ongoing care and protection.