Posts Tagged ‘animals’
Chimp Time at the Sanctuary
By Marissa Pena We’re always thinking about chimp time here at Project Chimps, but what exactly does that mean? As readers of the blog are aware, our mission is to provide former research chimpanzees with exemplary lifelong care. In order to do that, it’s important to provide a consistent schedule built around the specific needs…
Read MoreVitiligo in Apes
If there’s one thing our care staff knows about chimpanzees, it’s that no two chimps are exactly alike! Like humans, chimpanzees are individuals with their own personalities, food preferences, hobbies, and even favorite colors. They also each have unique physical features as well!
Read MoreInterning Internationally at Project Chimps
Finding a “home away from home” in Georgia’s beautiful Blue Ridge mountains may seem too good to be true, especially with the added difficulty of traveling to a completely different country! However, it’s exactly what Hannah St John-Mosse discovered after traveling more than 4,000 miles to arrive at what she calls a “once in a lifetime opportunity” interning abroad here at Project Chimps.
Read MoreSustainability is the Bee’s Knees at Project Chimps!
Did you know that chimpanzees aren’t the only animals we take care of at Project Chimps? It’s true! Chimps love honey, and with 96 retired research chimps living with us, we go through a lot of it.
Read MoreWhen is a Bear Not a Chimp?
It’s officially spring in Blue Ridge, and with the warmer season comes a lot of excitement for our chimpanzee residents! They love playing in the snow during winter, but spring is a perfect time for them to enjoy the sunshine.
Read MoreBiodiversity and Chimpanzee Conservation
Cover Image of a chimpanzee photographed by Steve Morello. Sourced from WWF. By Marissa Pena It goes without saying that we care about chimpanzee welfare here at Project Chimps! As longtime readers are aware, our mission has always been to provide exemplary lifelong care for former research chimpanzees. But with so many chimps in sanctuary,…
Read MoreCan I Rent a Chimp for a Day?
By Marissa Pena If this question surprises you, you’re not alone! Longtime chimp-enthusiasts and animal advocates alike are no doubt immediately skeptical of the idea, and for good reason. But for new learners? Renting a chimp might sound like a great way to meet our closest relatives, especially if they have good intentions. Unfortunately, this…
Read MoreDo Chimps See Color the Same Way We Do?
As our closest living relatives, chimpanzees and humans share a lot of similarities. We both show our emotions through facial expressions, have strong problem-solving capabilities, and cheer each other up when we’re upset. But did you know that we see color similarly as well?
Read MoreMeet Jason: Bo’s right-hand man
Drama seems to follow Jason. He is currently at work sorting out becoming the new alpha’s right-hand. Jason was a part of Stirlene’s efforts to usurp the current alpha in the group, Bo.
Read MoreHave fun while volunteering with “Enrichment Parties”
How much fun can you really have by donating your time to us? One of our volunteers, Catherine Dunlap, had a moment to discuss our “Enrichment Parties”; a volunteer event held that is part social gathering and part volunteer work!
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