Donnie, the wild child adopted by the Thornberry family in The Wild Thornberrys, has a backstory more tragic than many fans realize. His origins are rooted in love, loss, and sacrifice deep within the rainforest. Donnie’s biological parents, Michael and Lisa, were primatologists who dedicated their lives to studying and protecting the jungle’s wildlife. Among the many creatures they cared for, they formed a special bond with a mother orangutan and her baby, treating them as part of their own fam