Posts Tagged ‘chimpanzees’
Celebrating ALMASI’s 17th birthday!
Although she’s one of the lower ranking females in Harmony, Almasi is friends with all her group mates. Her name means “diamond” in Swahili and it definitely suits her sparkling personality.
Read MoreCelebrating RONALD’s 36th birthday!
Ronald can look small compared to some of the larger chimps in his group. But, although he may be small in stature, he has a power all his own!
Read MoreCelebrating RUSTY’s 39th birthday!
Rusty was born on April 25, 1985, making him the oldest chimp at the sanctuary! He’s a quintessential retired old man who prefers the simple things in life.
Read MoreCelebrating JENNIFER’s 18th birthday!
Jennifer (or Jenny) has always been very social, both with humans and her fellow chimps. Rather than just hanging out beside her sister, Gertrude, she seems to be enjoying the company of others.
Read MoreCelebrating GENESIS’ 19th birthday!
When she first arrived, instead of spending time with her fellow chimps, Genesis spent most of her time alone. However, that’s no longer the case!
Read MoreCelebrating SOPHIA’s 15th birthday!
When she first arrived, Sophia was known for having a lot of attitude and spunk. Although initially very patient and polite with the other chimps, she learned the importance of standing her ground early on.
Read MoreCelebrating GRACIE’s 18th birthday!
From the moment she arrived at Project Chimps back in 2016, Gracie stood out as a truly special chimpanzee.
Read MoreCelebrate BABETTE’s 19th birthday!
Over the past year and a half, Babette has flourished, becoming a higher-ranking female in her group at Side B of the Laurie & Carlee McGrath Chateau and forming strong bonds with her fellow females. Let’s take a closer look at Babette’s journey and the things that bring her joy.
Read MoreCelebrate JABARI’s 20th birthday!
Jabari delights in simple pleasures like any kind of food, ringed toys, and Kongs. But what sets him apart from the rest is his distinctive large head, earning him the affectionate nickname “football head.”
Read MoreCelebrate LANCE’s 21st birthday!
Lance’s alliances within the group have been politically fluid, depending on the dynamics of the day and the plans of the other males. While he is usually close with the alpha male, Bo, there are instances where Lance antagonizes another male, depending on who he chooses to support for the day.
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