Posts by J.B.
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Read MoreIntelligent Life
I was initially drawn to chimpanzees for the same reason that people search for life on other planets: The belief that we could not possibly be alone. How strange would it be if, in this vast and complex web of living things, of a nearly infinite variety, we were the only ones with a consciousness…
Read MoreBe mine, Negra
Negra is a grumpy old lady. I have a feeling she’s been a grumpy old lady since she was born. Mind you, we didn’t even know Negra until she was 35 years old. We met during our first trip to the Buckshire Corporation in Pennsylvania, back in 2007. Technically we didn’t even really meet her…
Read MoreBe Mine, Cy
Cy is the leader of his family of nine chimpanzees. Contrary to popular myths about alpha male chimpanzees, he is kind, gentle, and caring. He is at times a reluctant leader—one whose dominant status has been bestowed upon him out of admiration and respect rather than being sought after and achieved for its own sake.…
Read MoreHoney B Update and a February Day on the Bray Video
Watch the video above to see Cy’s group enjoy another mild February day—a welcome change from January’s relentless cold and snow. Just don’t tell Gordo that I shared that clip of him. And a quick update on Honey B: As you may know, Honey B sustained a laceration to her lower right eyelid a couple…
Read MoreYour Questions Answered
After posting about Honey B’s trip recent trip to the clinic, many of you on the blog and social media had great questions. I thought we could take this opportunity to answer a few in greater detail here. How do you isolate a chimp that needs treatment in the veterinary clinic? The first step in…
Read MoreWelcome Home, Meredith!
Last week, we caught a break in the weather and were able to bring Meredith safely back home from WSU. While she has to remain confined to a pen in the barn for a short while during her recovery, she and her herd mates are happy to be together again. Notice in the video that…
Read MoreCaring for Meredith
Meredith has always been a bit different from her herd mates — standing up when the others are lying down, facing east when the others are facing west, and so on — but this past summer we noticed that something other than her independent streak was causing her to lag behind her herd as they…
Read MoreChristmas 2023
Our thanks, as always, to the dedicated volunteers who give up their own Christmas mornings to provide one for the chimps and to the staff that gladly work for an organization that never takes a holiday. And Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful supporters! May you sleep soundly tonight atop your own mountain of…
Read MoreMy Favorite Subject
On busy days, we often look through the photos on our phones to see if we can piece together a blog post worth sharing. As I was doing this today, it became apparent that I have a fondness for a certain subject. The photos are all slight variations on the same theme: Negra, nesting atop…
Read MoreSuperhero
Two things to note before you watch the video below: The video shows the chimps fighting. If that’s not your cup of tea, we understand. If you choose to watch, you must do so with the sound on so you can hear the narration that attempts to explain some of what you will see. The…
Read MoreAl fresco
Snow on the Cascade peaks means that winter is on its way to the sanctuary. Until then, we will continue enjoying lunch with a view on these beautiful fall days.
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