Posts Tagged ‘chimpanzees’
Astro-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.
Read MoreBirthday Bash for Captain Kirk
By Morgan Kelly At Project Chimps, Kirk has the chance to live long and prosper. We’re looking forward to celebrating his 40th birthday on July 27th! Project Chimps’ Captain Kirk Kirk is the alpha of the Chimps Ahoy villa. That’s why we call him Captain Kirk! But he’s not exactly like the dramatic, headstrong captain…
Read MoreSafety First: Sanctuary Protocols
By Morgan Kelly Chimps may be cute, but they’re also strong. It’s dangerous to keep them as pets or house them without proper safety measures. We’re committed to keeping both the chimps and their caregivers safe. That’s why we have so many safety protocols during feeding time, positive reinforcement training, check-ups, and all around the…
Read MoreChimp Sponsorship: Make a Difference
By Morgan Kelly Project Chimps is the newest chimpanzee sanctuary in the United States. Read more to learn about one of the many ways you can support our efforts to provide lifelong care to chimpanzees retired from research. Make a Difference with Project Chimps Project Chimps currently houses, feeds, and cares for over 90 chimpanzees…
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