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Just sittin’ around

July 31, 2013 by Katelyn -

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Many of us are aware of how much we have in common with chimpanzees. But even as caregivers who get to spend our days with the chimpanzees, we often do a double take when we see them exhibiting behaviors or postures we see as particularly human. It has been a hot and easy going day at the sanctuary today and the chimpanzees have spent most of their time lounging in various positions in the greenhouse. Diana caught Annie looking as though she wished she had a pool to dip her toes into.

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5 Comments

  1. Avatar IvyM. Yardley on July 31, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Cute. Is that Negra looking out the window? Have not seen or heard about her lately.



    • Avatar Katelyn on August 1, 2013 at 10:52 am

      Hi Ivy,

      Yes, that is Negra to the left of the photo and Jody lying down behind Annie. Shortly before this photo was taken Negra was lying on the platform enjoying some wild mustard that Jody had brought in from Young’s Hill. Negra was surprisingly playful and engaging with her caregivers yesterday but we couldn’t get any good photos!



  2. Avatar Kat Morrell on July 31, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    I love how she is holding her “thumb” with her other foot. I would do the same if I had opposable big toes.



  3. Avatar Kat Morrell on July 31, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    I love how she holds her “thumb” toe with her other hand.



  4. Avatar Cody Marie Phoenix on July 31, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    Thank you for the great pictures of my Pal Annie!! 😀



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