Burrito going in for snow in the big tub

the snow days continue

January 21, 2012 by Diana -

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If you’re in Washington State or have heard the national weather news, you know that there’s been no shortage of snow this week! We probably have about 16-18 inches on the ground now with more expected. The snow accumulation has caused the electric fence voltage on Young’s Hill to reduce (this is normal and expected). That, combined with the chimpanzees generally not enjoying walking in snow, they haven’t been on the hill this week. But that doesn’t mean they haven’t been able to take part in the weather!

J.B. shared a video on Thursday of the chimps snacking on troll doll snow cones – snow combined with a bit of orange juice, then frozen overnight outside.

Today, we filled up the big tub in the greenhouse with snow, so the chimpanzees have been free-snacking on it all day. Below are a few photos.

Burrito (Jamie in the background):

Burrito going in for snow in the big tub

 

A series of Foxie:

Foxie eating snow from the tub

Foxie eating snow from tub 2

Foxie eating snow from tub 3

Forget milk mustaches, 2012 is all about snow beards:

Foxie eating snow from tub 4 snow beard

If you’re wondering if Foxie went to the tub empty-handed, the answer is no – she brought a troll doll and a brush:

Foxie eating snow from tub 5 troll doll brush

 

Negra opted to bring her snow inside for snacking:

Negra holding snow

Negra eating snow

Negra eating snow looking out window

10 Comments

  1. Michelle on January 21, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Stunning portraits of Negra. Thanks!



    • Avatar Linda (Portland, OR) on January 21, 2012 at 5:10 pm

      I agree!! Those 3 pics of her are now my fave Negra pics. She has such a beautiful face.



      • Avatar lynn on January 21, 2012 at 10:56 pm

        she looks so young!



  2. Chris on January 21, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Who doesn’t love to eat snow?? Love these photos of the snow snacking chimps!! I know you don’t give them any kind of sugary stuff…but can they ever have a natural sweet, like honey orrrrr you pour a little, pure, maple syrup on snow (sugar on snow) and oh yeah…I think they would really like it but I understand if they are not allowed any sweets at all!! Ok, then you caretakers try it…you deserve a little sweet treat! :}



  3. Avatar Marcia Douthwaite on January 21, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    Wonderful photos! Negra is the Comfort Queen–stay in where it is warm & have your icy treat! Thank you, Diana. (Does Honey B like to taste the snow, too?)



    • Diana on January 22, 2012 at 12:27 pm

      Thanks Marcia! Honey B doesn’t do much snow eating. She does get very puppy-link with a couple of inches of snow and bounds around, but any more than that and she doesn’t know what to do with herself. J.B. is clearing a walking path for her with the tractor now.



  4. Avatar Denice on January 21, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    Okay…. Everyone knows I have soft spot for Neggi….. But these are really good.



  5. Jeani Goodrich on January 22, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Those pictures are wonderful! I have to agree with everyone, Diana, the pictures you took of Negra are outstanding! Thank you.



  6. Avatar Marsha on January 22, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Great Pics – I love to see them sooooo relaxed and enjoying what you put in front of them. I especially like how you mix things up – giving a variety of diet and things that spark their interests. EXCELLENT – thank-you for all your caring.



  7. Avatar Theresa on January 24, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I’m with you, Neggie. I don’t like the cold either. Clever girl! Yiou are so regal. Even eating snow.



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