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Annie and Jody Show Off Their Flexibility While Grooming

January 25, 2015 by Keri -

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Grooming is a important activity in chimpanzee societies. Not only is it useful to help chimpanzees keep themselves and other members of their group clean and free of dirt and debris, grooming also helps to build friendships and solidify bonds. The activity can also be used as a form of reconciliation after a conflict. Sometimes the chimps spend their time attending to themselves, as was the case with Jody and Annie in the following photos and video.

Annie and Jody displayed their flexibility and similar grooming techniques while sitting next to each other on one of the ledges in the Front Rooms.

Annie
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Jody
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3 Comments

  1. Avatar Dalyce Kowalski on January 25, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    I could sit and watch these 7 all day long …



  2. Avatar Cody on January 25, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Oh to be so flexible! Great job Annie and Jody! <3



  3. Avatar Kathleen on January 26, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    Not even in my youth could I raise my leg straight up while sitting. These 2 gals are amazing!



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