Meet Ivan: The Captivating Gorilla Who Inspired a Heartwarming Children's Book

Ivan the gorilla was born in the wild in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1960. He was captured as a baby and brought to the United States, where he spent the next 27 years living in a shopping mall in Tacoma, Washington.

The One and Only Ivan

by Roy Thomas

4.8 out of 5

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Ivan's life in the mall was far from ideal. He was kept in a small cage and forced to perform tricks for shoppers. He was also lonely and isolated, with little contact with other gorillas.

In 1991, a woman named Julia Galland saw Ivan on a television news story. She was shocked by his living conditions and decided to do something to help him.

Julia started a campaign to have Ivan moved to a sanctuary. She gathered support from animal rights groups and the public, and eventually, her efforts were successful. In 1994, Ivan was moved to the Zoo Atlanta, where he lived for the rest of his life.

Ivan's story is a heartwarming tale of hope and compassion. It shows how one person can make a difference in the life of an animal. It also teaches us about the importance of animal rights and the need to protect all living creatures.

The One and Only Ivan is a children's book based on Ivan's true story. The book was written by Katherine Applegate and published in 2012. The book has been praised for its compassion, humor, and realism, and it has won numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal.

The One and Only Ivan is a must-read for children of all ages. It is a heartwarming story that will teach children about the importance of animal rights and the need to protect all living creatures.

Ivan's Legacy

Ivan died in 2012 at the age of 50. He was one of the oldest gorillas in captivity. Ivan's legacy lives on through the work of the Gorilla Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to protect gorillas in the wild and in captivity.

The Gorilla Foundation was founded by Dr. Francine Patterson, who worked with Koko the gorilla for over 40 years. Koko was a remarkable gorilla who was able to communicate using sign language. Dr. Patterson's work with Koko helped to change the way we think about gorillas and other animals.

The Gorilla Foundation continues to work to protect gorillas and other animals. The foundation provides sanctuary for gorillas who have been rescued from captivity, and it also works to educate the public about the importance of animal rights.

Ivan's story is a reminder of the importance of animal rights and the need to protect all living creatures. The Gorilla Foundation is working to make a difference in the lives of gorillas and other animals, and we can all help by supporting their work.

The One and Only Ivan

by Roy Thomas

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5611 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	325 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE