History

Charles was kept in a South African circus along with Jessica. When he became too large and dangerous to handle, he was locked in a small cage in a dark room. He stayed in solitary confinement for several years. During this time, he appears to have been severely physically abused. When Charles arrived, he was mentally in a very bad state and was also badly malnourished. He had plucked a lot of his fur, especially around his face and arms. Charles was a very depressed animal, who did not trust humans, when he arrived at the sanctuary in 2009.