Posts by Anna
Just because she can
The chimps often use straws for drinking things that aren’t within reach (such as evening food puzzle drink buckets that we set outside their enclosures). Sometimes they like to improvise and use straws, just because they can (not because it’s necessary). Annie for instance, likes to bring her own straw along to drink her morning…
Read MoreGlacial archaeology
Last week melted the majority of the snow covering the sanctuary, but we’ve had a couple of cold and dry days this week. The chimps seem unfazed by the drop in temperature and have still been eager to explore Young’s Hill each morning (albeit at a slightly faster pace). As the chimpanzees wrapped up their…
Read MoreNegra’s signature pose
Arms folded, eyes bright. This is how Negra relaxes and takes in the world around her:
Read MoreBurrito’s post-birthday photo shoot
Thirty-six looks good on this guy!
Read MoreWell-loved
No matter their number of missing limbs, messy hair, dirty bodies, or chewed fingers, Foxie loves her dolls to their bitter end.
Read MoreBest videos of 2018!
Yes I know, 2018 was sooo 2 days ago, but I wanted to send it one last fond farewell by looking back at some of my favorite sanctuary video moments from the year. Here’s a really great one that shows some amazing positive reinforcement training progress between Jamie and Diana: I’d almost forgotten about this…
Read MoreGifts
The day after Christmas is the best day to relax and enjoy your gifts! Speaking of gifts! Did you hear the big news yet?? Here’s a direct quote from Diana: “Now, with less than a week left in 2018, our community (that’s YOU) has blown us away with your generosity. We have received hundreds of…
Read MoreChristmas 2018!
Thanks to all that helped pull off the big day and happiest of holidays to all our amazing supporters!
Read MoreFoxie strategy
Foxie is an expert in Jamie behavior. She knows how to get the boss to play and let loose and she is a loyal grooming partner. Today I caught Foxie using exaggerated play behavior to diffuse tension so she could eat a few nuts that we put out for a playroom forage.
Read MoreA calm December
Heavy rains and mild temperatures have changed the December landscape at the sanctuary. Last week’s snow has all but melted away and the chimps have been taking full advantage of Young’s Hill. All but Negra were eager to start their exploration first thing this morning. Annie, Foxie, Missy, Jody: Jody leading the charge: Friends Missy…
Read MoreDelicious
We are so lucky to get an amazing weekly shipment of fresh produce because of an extraordinarily generous donation from Darwin’s Natural Pet Products. We never quite know what type of food is going to arrive each week and it’s really enriching for the chimps to have such a beautiful variety! Our last shipment included…
Read MoreLunch conflict
We never want to give the wrong impression to our followers that chimpanzees are always gentle and sweet. It’s much easier to take a video of the chimps playing than fighting, so our blog gets a bit skewed sometimes. The chimps do in fact spend most of their days grooming, napping, eating and playing with…
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