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Jody vs. the Christmas Tree

April 20, 2016 by Anna -

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J.B. planted the chimp’s 2015 Christmas tree on Young’s Hill several weeks ago. Since then, Jody has taken it upon herself to dismantle it slowly piece by piece. Pine is the ultimate breath freshener!

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7 Comments

  1. Avatar Tammy on April 20, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    Love it



  2. Avatar sherry rogers on April 20, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Does Jody actually eat the pine?

    Seems the pine would be prickly going down. The poor Christmas tree but if it makes Jody happy…..okay. You were able to et great photos of a relaxed Jody.



    • Avatar Anna on April 20, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      Hi Sherry,
      I think Jody mostly wadges it in her mouth (making a pile of needles in her lip and sucking out the juice), but I think she does eat some of it too.



  3. Avatar Jackie on April 20, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Jody seems to be enjoying herself.



  4. Avatar Kathleen on April 20, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    I think it is wonderful that Jody always enjoys the holiday tree no matter where you place it! She is amazing.

    Question: Is the Jody the only chimp who likes to pull the branches off the tree and eat them or do the other chimps dine on the tree too?



    • Avatar Anna on April 20, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      To my knowledge, I’ve only seen Jody attacking the pine tree. The other chimps like the bamboo and grass, but not so much the tree.



      • Avatar Kathleen on April 20, 2016 at 3:43 pm

        Thanks Anna, even more interesting! Now we know it is Jody’s little secret. Must be like us chewing on minty gum!
        : )



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