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Chimp “pockets”

July 14, 2016 by Anna -

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If a chimpanzee finds an object to be important or intriguing, they will often stow it in the area on their body we call the “pelvic pocket.” This spot isn’t an actual pocket or pouch like you might imagine, it just happens to be the area between the hip, thigh, and torso that they seem to like to use for safe keeping items.

Sometimes it’s not always easy to tell they have something in their “pocket.”
Jody:
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But inevitably, they will have to examine and admire their precious cargo…

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2 Comments

  1. Avatar Dalyce Kowalski on July 14, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    Love this! ????



  2. Avatar Kathleen on July 14, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    They are so lovely in everything they do! I too love this.



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