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January 7, 2019 by Elizabeth -

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Every chimpanzee deserves a territory – a home space worth defending. One measure of welfare in a captive chimpanzee is whether they demonstrate territorial behavior. If they take ownership over their home, that’s a sign that they consider it home.

Here at the sanctuary, boss Jamie does the work of defending her family’s home. Every day, often multiple times a day, in all weather conditions, day and night, Jamie takes perimeter walks around the two-acre outdoor habitat to make sure everything is on the up and up. Sometimes she brings friends, and sometimes she goes it alone.

5 Comments

  1. Avatar June Ireland on January 7, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    heeeeeeeeeeeeee…I tend to enjoy “walking my territory” too!



  2. Avatar Lynn Wilson on January 7, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    So cool! Way to go Jamie the protector!



  3. Avatar Tobin on January 7, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    I think that Ellie feels secure that Jamie keeps watch over her land.



  4. Avatar Jo Lathrop on January 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    Fills my heart with so much joy!! They are just wonderful beings!! Love and hugs to you all…



  5. Avatar Kathleen on January 7, 2019 at 7:57 pm

    With land so incredibly exquisite, I can see why Jamie wants to patrol numerous times a day, 365 days a year. Jamie’s home is paradise!



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