Posts Tagged ‘chimpanzees’
Day in the Life of a Former Research Chimpanzee
Arielle is the youngest female chimpanzee at Project Chimps and is loved by the keepers for her fun quirky personality. She spends much of her time socializing with the other chimps in the Chimps Ahoy villa, using the mock termite mound, and generally causing mischief.
Read MoreProject Chimps’ Chimp Trails Annual Pass
The Chimp Trails Annual Pass is a new, more convenient way for hikers to support Project Chimps.
Read MoreFathers 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 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.
Read MoreDoes Chimpanzee Hair Change with the Seasons?
As winter rolls in, we humans bundle up in coats, hats, and scarves to fight off the chill. Many mammals do something similar—though in their own way.
Read MoreFirst Time Outside for Former Research Chimps
Many former research chimps don’t experience their first time outside until arriving in sanctuary. But why do some choose to stay inside?
Read MoreChimpanzees and Their Wild Ways of Grubbing
Chimpanzees like to grub on a variety of foods. Some groups of chimpanzees eat up to 200 kinds of different foods. Like us humans, chimps are known to be omnivores.
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