Mighty Joe Young
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This is the home of what is believed
to be the world's largest primate,

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a 2,000-pound gorilla named Joe.
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Joe has been at the California
Animal Conservancy for
a little over a month now.

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He was brought here from Africa
by Dr Gregory O'Hara,

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- who told me that because
of Joe's remarkable size,
- My God, Pindi was right.

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he is a natural target for poachers.
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- Fortunately, the California
Animal Conservancy programme...
- He's beautiful.

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is rescuing animals
and bringing them here...

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- so they can--
- The most beautiful animal I ever seen.

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And the most valuable,
that's for sure.

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[ Woman On TV ] It can't escape
because it's surrounded by a moat,

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and there are also electrical wires
around the entire perimeter.

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- Isn't that the--
- Wait. Be quiet.

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Joe was raised from infancy
by Jill Young, the daughter of
famed primatologist Ruth Young.

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Their closeness stems
from a tragic bond.

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Both Joe and Jill's mothers
were killed by poachers
12 years ago in the Pangani Forest.

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- Bloody hell, that's him!
- They both became orphans
on the same night.

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That's the little fella
who bit your finger off!

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[ Sighs ]
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I'm always amazed how,
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if you wait long enough, the opportunity
for justice finally comes.

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Garth, book us two tickets
to America.

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We are going to pay a visit
to this incredible animal.

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I think I know how to convince
his current owners to part with him.

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[ Harry ] Now, this fellow is
one of only 300 wild yaks...

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remaining on the planet.
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Now, you may ask: Why should we care
if this subspecies of yak survives?

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- But if we don't protect--
- Excuse me.

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- Can we see Joe?
- [ Group Chattering ln Agreement ]

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[ Harry ] Yes, you can certainly
all see Joe for the mere price of...

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a diamond circle benefactor ticket
to tomorrow night's benefit.

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But, you know,
this is for a good cause.

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It's for the preservation
of an endangered species.


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