Posts by Ali Crumpacker
On the Fence with Chimp Behavior
Gracie is one of the chimps who loves to keep the caregivers on the fence about what her behavior will be. With the new construction, everyone is curious about what her reaction will be.
Read MoreSocial Structure at Project Chimps
Thinking about getting an internship with experience? This intern at Project Chimps shows that a passion for animal care and a connection with a chimp can spark a summer-long research project.
Read MoreChimp Vs. Gibbon Ape Differences
What are the differences between chimps and other primates such as the white handed gibbons? Read more to find out!
Read MorePoetry Inspiration at Project Chimps
Through a blog writing internship at Project Chimps, there were outlets for poetic inspiration that helped create this poem.
Read MoreMeet Zana: The Sweet and Sassy Chimp
Zana is a sweet and sassy chimp who lives in Chateau A. She is very sweet to the other chimps she lives with and very sassy to the caretakers. Read more to learn about her life at Project Chimps!
Read MoreMeet Hercules: The Older “Brother”
Meet Hercules who acts like an older brother to the other chimpanzees including his pal, Leo. Read more to learn about his life!
Read MoreChimpanzee Sounds and Communication
Ever wonder what the chimpanzee sounds mean and how they communicate? Read more to find out their meanings and how chimpanzees communicate!
Read MoreDog Days of Summer at Project Chimps
Dog days of summer are the annual event where dogs from Castoff Rescue are brought to interact with for adoption.
Read MoreWhy human oriented isn’t always good for chimps
We have “chimp chimps” and “human oriented chimps”. Chimp chimps prefer interacting with their fellow troop members over interacting with human caregivers. Human oriented chimps like to focus their time and energy on human caregivers.
Read MoreIntern Tasks at Project Chimps
Willa’s stay at Project Chimps during the summer and their daily duties as an intern. Their focus project throughout the summer intends on being videos that show other interns what their day is like.
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