Watermelon forage
September 8, 2012 by Debbie -
Today we put out a watermelon forage on Young’s Hill to accompany the chimpanzees’ breakfast.
Burrito, collecting some forage:
If you look closely in the next picture, you can see the bright green grass in the background starting to come back from the part of the hill that was burnt in the fire. It’s along the irrigation line, so that’s why it’s a solid stripe of green grass.
This is Jody, sitting by a post in the shade while munching on watermelon pieces:
And my personal favorite—Missy with a mouthful of watermelon:
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Yay for new, green grass! 🙂
You know, we just picked up a watermelon at the store today. I think I’ve just been inspired to go break that thing open. Yummmmmm!!! Great day for a watermelon hunt!
Looks like life is back to normal for the “7” and that’s as it should be!!
Yes, all is looking back to normal, wonderful,,wo hoo,,
Debbie, thanks for sharing these charming photos of them out and about enjoying their enclosure again. Love to all apes and caregivers,
wonderful photos! i follow on FB mostly, but I think I miss some pix!
i love the picture of Jody, sitting in the tall grass, back against a “tree”. What a wonderfully looking natural photo.