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Maverick

Maverick July 2021

Maverick is all black with a small notch scar in his upper lip, but he’s most recognizable from a distance for his rather short legs. He quickly got the affectionate nickname “Baby Legs” and gets called that to the point that some people might forget his real name is Maverick! He seems to be a real Casanova. 

Since the new chimps have arrived in Chimps Ahoy, Maverick has had the chance to show off his mediator skills. So far, he’s had several positive interactions with Roy in particular. He also has shown that he’ll back up the younger females in his group when they get upset at the new males. 

The new residents have not interfered with his playful nature, however, and Maverick is still frequently seen not only playing with the young females and the other males, but also giving the older females attention, especially the Alpha female Lindsey. 

Chimp Chatter Featuring Maverick

Celebrating MAVERICK’s 31st birthday! 

September 26, 2024

Today is Maverick’s 31st birthday! You might recognize him for his short legs, which led staff to affectionately nickname him “Baby Legs!”

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Boy Meets Girl – Entry #1

September 28, 2020

Maverick seems to be a real Casanova. But he picked the most unlikely female to woo, in my opinion. Maverick has come a long way since his arrival at Project Chimps last fall. He had a bit of trouble accepting fellow male chimp Justin and needed Kirk (the alpha), Armond (the enforcer) and the sensible…

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Chimpanzee Maverick Braves the Danger Zone

December 11, 2019

Mid-ranking male chimpanzee Maverick went right into the “danger zone” this week as two new males joined his social group of eight. Introducing new males into an existing chimpanzee society can be risky business, all Tom Cruise puns aside, so the chimpanzee care team at Project Chimps created a tactical plan for bringing the males together.

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Maverick FACTS

Male

Date of Birth

09/26/1993

Arrival Date

11/20/2019

Fun Facts

  • When someone in the group is upset, Maverick tends to provide reassurance to them by giving them a gift, normally food-related, like an apple or his chow during a meal.

Favorite Things

Maverick is a fan of walnuts.

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