Do chimpanzees chew gum?

June 23, 2009 by Diana -

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Yes. Yes, they do. See video below

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All of the chimpanzees at CSNW enjoy gum as an occasional treat. Foxie is particularly enthusiastic with her gum chewing.

10 Comments

  1. Jeani Goodrich on June 23, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    That is so fun to see. Way to go Foxie!! Thanks Diana.



  2. Sara Lissabet on June 23, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    That is so cute. So, do they spit it out after the flavor is gone?



  3. Avatar Linda (Portland, OR) on June 23, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    Thx Diana, that’s so cute!! Beware though…………………you’re probably going to get bombarded with a million packs of gum now!!



  4. Jeani Goodrich on June 23, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    Yes, and do they have special flavors that they prefer?



  5. Avatar Fran on June 23, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    What a wonderful treat! Who woulda thunk? It’s so wonderful to see them finally get some FUN in their lives!



  6. Avatar Denice on June 23, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    It’s been my experience that there are no “special flavors” where gum is concerned, but please make sure it’s sugar free…………..



  7. Avatar Amy M. on June 24, 2009 at 6:08 am

    Could there be anything better? Hanging out with a friend in the sunshine chomping on your gum. 🙂



  8. Avatar Meredith Buist on June 24, 2009 at 7:21 am

    I had no idea they liked gum!! They are so human like. I am so glad to see them happy.



  9. Avatar Theresa on June 24, 2009 at 9:04 am

    God, I love these chimps! They bring a smile to my face no matter what kind of day I am having. Thanks, guys! Now I want to see my Foxie girl blow bubbles….LOL!



  10. Avatar Gayle on June 24, 2009 at 5:13 pm

    Soooo funny!! I just popped a piece of gum in my mouth as I was getting to this site! Theresa, they make my day too. I always try to log on and see what they’re up to before I go to bed at night. I’m so grateful that these “Gum Snapping Seven” are being so well taken care of. Thank you all!



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