Lucy showed many signs of depression, including refusal to eat, and expressed "hurt" via sign language. Though her adopted Temerlin parents had stayed with Lucy for only a few weeks in The Gambia, Janis Carter remained at the Center for years, devoting a great deal of time to helping Lucy assimilate to life in the wild.
Lucy displayed clear signs of depression, including refusing food and expressing "hurt" via sign language. Despite her adoptive parents, Temerlin, being with Lucy only briefly in The Gambia, Janis Carter stayed at the Center for an extended period, investing much time in assisting Lucy's integration into wild life.