Posts by Diana
Creative Jamie
I enjoyed watching this in person as much as I enjoyed making the video. Jamie is endlessly fascinating. I love the intense purposefulness that she employs no matter what she’s doing.
Read MoreThank YOU for an amazing year
Find out what the chimpanzees are wishing for in 2012:
Read MoreHoliday Celebrations
The celebrations continue at the sanctuary! A lot of people have helped make all of the fun happen – including those who gave through our Holiday Gift Store. Debbie put together a holiday recap of the festivities so far. Watch below. The chimpanzees thank you!
Read MoreThe Silent Sacredness of Young’s Hill
It’s still amazing for the humans to see the chimpanzees on the two-acre hill, so we’re often silent too as we watch…
Read MoreFoxie the Explorer
Yes, I believe that is a Dora the Explorer doll that Foxie is showing around Young’s Hill Merry Christmas Eve! The chimps are in store for a big celebration tomorrow!!
Read MorePant-Hooting
The video below is a montage of pant-hoots, one of the most common vocalizations we hear at the sanctuary.
Read MoreChimpanzee biomedical research coming to an end?
An independent committee of experts through the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released their report today regarding whether chimpanzees are necessary for biomedical and behavioral research. While they did not call for the immediate end to all research involving chimpanzees, they developed some very strict criteria for evaluating current and future scientific projects. The committee was…
Read MoreYou’re never too old to play
Negra apparently likes her playmates to hit her on the head.
Read MoreWhat’s popular?
Thanks to all who have made purchases through our special holiday gift store, for those who have bought CSNW merchandise in our online store and to new Chimpanzee Pals! The chimpanzees are supported by your donations and we appreciate your generosity! No doubt you are wondering how your tastes compare to those of other supporters. Wonder…
Read MoreIOM to release report next week
One week from today the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Committee on the Use of Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research will release its report, “Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research: Assessing the Necessity.” They are hosting a public hearing on Thursday December 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. If you’re in D.C. you can register to…
Read MoreBlanket Day
The video below shows Jamie nesting with a bunch of the extra blankets we put out for the enrichment today. Have fun doing laundry tomorrow, Jackie!
Read MoreWinter Break
It was gorgeous this afternoon! No wind (a rarity around these parts), clear skies and that welcoming yellow orb in the sky. Everyone except Burrito and Negra spent quite a bit of time on Young’s Hill enjoying this little break from winter. Burrito was very happy to grab snow from the raceway and Negra peaked…
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