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New Horizons

July 20, 2014 by Elizabeth -

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Negra doesn’t spend as much time outside on Young’s Hill as the other chimpanzees. She seems to feel safer and more comfortable inside. And when she does go out, she doesn’t venture far. So we’re always excited to see Negra explore new territory on the hill.

This morning we set up a breakfast forage outside, and included some lettuce (Negra’s favorite). Negra couldn’t resist, and she joined the rest of the group as they went out to forage for breakfast. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, she spotted some lettuce on top of a climbing structure. Negra’s not much of a climber, and most of the climbing structures on Young’s Hill have remained unexplored by her. This morning’s lettuce, though, was incentive enough to brave the unknown.

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11 Comments

  1. Avatar Patti on July 20, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    This makes me so, so happy!!!



  2. Avatar Nancy Lewis on July 20, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    I love that especially large round belly of hers!



  3. Avatar Lorraine on July 20, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    bless her…..



  4. Avatar Jackie on July 20, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    It’s wonderful to see Negra and the other chimps enjoying life!



  5. Avatar Humphrey on July 20, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    Hooray Negra !!



  6. Avatar Mary C Otterness on July 20, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    Thrilling pics of wonderful Negra, the first that I’ve see of her climbing! What a thrill.



  7. Avatar Diane D. on July 20, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    Lesson learned. Use lettuce to lure Negra outside.



  8. Avatar Stephanie on July 20, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    how wonderful



  9. Avatar Rita Stevenson on July 21, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Excellent , so wonderful to see Negra reaching out beyond her comfort level,
    whilst keeping her eyes on the prize, lettuce



  10. Avatar Kathleen on July 22, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    Oh my! This almost made me cry. What a brave new world. That is an impressive climb Neggie! I am trying to imagine the courage to reach so far out of your comfort zone, sigh…… I am so proud of her. I bet that was the best lettuce she ever ate! I hope this becomes a new pleasure for her.

    Did she remain on the platform for a while enjoying the view?

    Excellent photos, I love the last image of Negra peeking out at us. Best post ever!! Thanks.



    • Avatar Elizabeth on July 25, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Hi Kathleen! It was pretty amazing to witness. 🙂 She stayed on the platform for several minutes enjoying the lettuce, and once that was gone, she climbed down and headed into the greenhouse.



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