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Krystal

Krystal July 2021

Krystal is a chimp who knows her worth. Despite being a mid-ranking member in her group, she is determined to mature into a high-ranking female. She is learning to be socially savvy, both building important political friendships with high-ranking members of her group, as well as asserting her dominance over those members she views as below her and is learning a lot from Jurita about conflict management! 

When she’s not navigating group politics, she can be found playing with her groupmates. She and Sophia are good friends and spend a lot of time together. Often, Krystal will wait at shift doors to make sure Sophia is coming before she goes through herself. Krystal also likes to play with her caregivers and will often ask for a drink from the hose and when she is finished, she will initiate play by splashing the water back at them while laughing! 

Krystal is a smart, funny chimp who is never shy about letting her feelings be known. Even though she is one of the smallest females in her villa, she can send even the larger males running in fear with just a look. Once she has let someone know that she was unhappy with them though, she always makes sure to reconcile with a nice grooming or play session.  

Chimp Chatter Featuring Krystal

Celebrating KRYSTAL’s 15th birthday! 

September 29, 2024

Krystal is a very dynamic chimp! She’s energetic, social, and is a high-ranking female known as the “princess” of her group.

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Girl Power

March 29, 2021

In the chimp world, females control a lot. Even though chimps live in a patriarchal hierarchy, the girls have a lot of influence. This understanding allows us to perceive chimp life and how it works.

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New Chimps Settle In: A Caregiver’s Perspective

June 10, 2019

Caregiver Joseph Elliot tells us about working with chimps from his perspective. “The best part about working with former laboratory chimpanzees is seeing them settle in and begin to enjoy sanctuary life.”

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Krystal FACTS

Female

Date of Birth

09/29/2009

Arrival Date

08/29/2018

Fun Facts

  • Krystal is a fraternal twin and her brother is still waiting at the lab.

Favorite Things

Krystal is a big fan of foraging for small items like peanuts! You can check to see if these are in stock or currently needed at the sanctuary via our wishlist.

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This project would not be possible without our many generous individual supporters and volunteers. We rely on donations to fulfill our mission, including caring for our existing residents and expanding the sanctuary to accommodate those chimpanzees still waiting in the lab.

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