Chimps Ahoy
Celebrating ANNA’s 28th birthday!
Anna, a fiercely clever and audacious chimp who’s successfully carved out a distinct niche in her group, spent over 23 years in research before coming to Project Chimps.
Read MoreCelebrate ROSEMARY’s 30th birthday!
Although Rosemary generally avoids engaging in chimp fights, there are moments when her assertiveness shines through. Even the alpha male, Kirk, knows that when Rosemary gets involved, it’s time to surrender. Her unwavering presence and innate ability to defuse conflicts makes her a formidable force within her group. Her interventions ensure that harmony is restored and the well-being of all members is protected.
Read MoreCelebrate LINDSEY’s 30th birthday!
Despite 25 years in research labs, Lindsey embodies wisdom, stoicism and playfulness, making her a beloved figure among her fellow chimps and caregivers alike.
Read MoreCelebrate MOONIE’s 33rd birthday!
It’s a little bit of a family affair here in Morganton, Georgia, as Moonie’s daughter Harriett also calls Project Chimps home, having arrived a year prior to her mother. Sadly, like other mother/daughter pairs such as Rosemary and Chloe as well as Precious and Loretta, Moonie and Harriett were likely separated at the time of…
Read MoreGreg’s Legacy: One Chimp’s Kindness
In early April, we were sad to say goodbye to Greg, who passed away at 42 years old. He would have been 43 today. Read about his legacy here.
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 MoreChimps Ahoy: Hierarchy and Roles – Part 1 of 3
Chimpanzees are complex. Their social group dynamics thrive off the strength of their interconnecting web of relationships known as hierarchy. At Project Chimps, caregivers use three “levels” of hierarchy to help them discuss such a dynamic web: high-ranking, mid-ranking, and low-ranking.
Read MoreChimps Ahoy: Hierarchy and Roles – Part 2 of 3
The Chimps Ahoy group was really fun to watch! A majority of my time was spent watching a lot of grooming and napping—the two most common affiliative behaviors. This may seem like an uneventful behavior to some, but I got plenty of information on the relationships that the chimps had with each other.
Read MoreChimps Ahoy: Hierarchy and Roles – Part 3 of 3
From the beginning of my internship, we had our eyes on Justin and Rocko as possible enforcer candidates. Justin and Rocko are very dominant chimps that would usually be found around Kirk to show their high rank status.
Read MoreChimp Play as a Diplomatic Tool: Neal Teaches Kirk
Neal uses chimp play as a tool to derail conflict and calm situations. He inserts play into disagreements, which diffuses such high-tension moments. His playfulness importantly serves to distract chimps from their arguing.
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