Posts Tagged ‘chimpanzees’
Social Structure at Project Chimps
Thinking about getting an internship with experience? This intern at Project Chimps shows that a passion for animal care and a connection with a chimp can spark a summer-long research project.
Read MoreSpending Spring Break with the Chimps
Spring break is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer for a cause through volunteer vacations or an alternative spring break! If you’d like to learn more about alternative spring break opportunities for college students at Project Chimps, just keep reading!
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 MoreMeet Hercules: The Older “Brother”
Meet Hercules who acts like an older brother to the other chimpanzees including his pal, Leo. Read more to learn about his life!
Read MoreDog Days of Summer at Project Chimps
Dog days of summer are the annual event where dogs from Castoff Rescue are brought to interact with for adoption.
Read MoreWhy human oriented isn’t always good for chimps
We have “chimp chimps” and “human oriented chimps”. Chimp chimps prefer interacting with their fellow troop members over interacting with human caregivers. Human oriented chimps like to focus their time and energy on human caregivers.
Read MorePlenty of Places to Shine: Catharine Dunlap
We’re probably not the only sanctuary to think so, but here at Project Chimps, we know the truth. We have the most amazing group of volunteers around! Today, we wanted to spotlight Catharine Dunlap, one hard-working volunteer who always goes above and beyond to support the chimps.
Read MoreThe Free Little Library at Project Chimps
The Girl Scouts who built the free little library at Project Chimps help to create a community and become involved in the goal of the sanctuary.
Read MoreAlpha Kareem Diagnosed with Probable Cancer
Project Chimps is sharing the sad news that Kareem, a celebrated alpha male at the sanctuary, has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Dr. Jim McClearan, DVM was on site yesterday to check in on Kareem and to inform the sanctuary staff of the distressing report.
Read MoreChimp 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…
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