Posts by Project Chimps
Do chimps get bored?
While Leo loves the newspaper, he only sees it about once or twice a week. This is to keep the newspaper as a treat and preserve Leo’s fondness for it.
Read MoreYou’re My Best Friend
Just like people, chimpanzees’ friendships are important as they care for each other, as seen by behaviors and time spent together.
Read MoreCelebrating KAREEM’s 36th birthday!
As the alpha of Harmony villa, Kareem is well-known both for his size and his gentle personality. He waits patiently for everyone to get their food before taking his own.
Read MoreCelebrating PRECIOUS’s 34th birthday!
As a dignified old lady, Precious isn’t willing to compromise her time or energy. She’s also not afraid to let staff know when she’s annoyed!
Read MoreCelebrating NOEL’s 18th birthday!
Noel loves greeting care staff members who come into the villa, especially when she hasn’t seen them in a while.
Read MoreCelebrating PANIELLE’s 24th birthday!
One of Panielle’s most endearing quirks is that she almost always has a blanket, often worn over her shoulder like a cape.
Read MoreCelebrating NYIA’s 19th birthday!
Nyia is well known for having very specific favorite item(s), which are her blue blankets. Although she has several, she goes through rotations where she’ll use the same one for a long time.
Read MoreCelebrating THOMAS’s 18th birthday!
Thomas has especially long limbs. In fact, he’s so tall that Lancelot can nearly pass underneath him when they’re both knuckle-walking!
Read MoreCelebrating CHLOE’s 21st birthday!
Chloe really loves smear board enrichment items. She can be slow to shift rooms for cleaning, but not on smear board enrichment days!
Read MoreGiving Tuesday: Connections That Make Us Special
This Giving Tuesday, we’re sharing Lucky’s story in celebration of the similarities and differences that make us special.
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