Posts by Grace Campbell
Fathers Among Chimpanzees
What makes a good father? While chimpanzee mothers often form strong bonds with their babies, fathers among chimpanzees often take a more hands-off approach. So, when a father and son were united by coincidence, we never expected to see a bond beyond shared genes.
Read MoreAstro-chimps: The History of Chimps in Space
From cats and dogs to small and large primates, the space race pushed countries to risky experiments in the name of reaching the last frontier for mankind. This blog will look at the history of chimpanzees in space and the impact they made for the humans that came after.
Read MoreMounds and Mounds of Treats!
Termites are a natural part of chimpanzee diets, and big reason we understand how intelligent they are. They use tools like us! So how do we encourage this amazing behavior without the risk of our villas being eaten away? With artificial termite mounds of treats of course!
Read MoreKennedy’s First Time Outside
When you spend your life in one place, a new environment isn’t just intimidating. It’s terrifying. Even if it’s the one you were born to be in. This is what many former research chimpanzees experience who never got to go outside. So when the opportunity is placed right in front of them, wouldn’t they be excited? For some, yes. For others, it can take a little while to warm up to the idea. That’s what we saw leading up to Kennedy’s first time outside.
Read MoreGardens and Grubs: Grounds Maintenance at Project Chimps
Have you ever wondered what goes into grounds maintenance at a chimpanzee sanctuary? Well, it’s a little more than weeding a few wildflowers and mowing the lawn.
Read MoreThe Real Story of Primate: Fact vs Fiction
While Primate (2026) was not based on a true story, how much of it could really happen? Find out the truth in this breakdown of Primate: fact vs fiction.
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