Posts Tagged ‘chimps’
Meet Zack – the one-eyed hopper hog
Some of the chimpanzees at Project Chimps are intrigued by humans. They study the actions of their caregivers, rush to the observation windows when tour groups visit, and engage with caregivers through the protective steel mesh. Zack on the other hand, is not into people.
Read MoreMeet Kevin – twin, drummer & shy around girls
Kevin, a mid-sized chimp with pale speckles on his chin, seemed nervous when it came time to meet some of the female chimps who lived nearby.
Read MoreMeet Thomas – large, long and lanky
At 150 pounds, 16-year-old Thomas is a large chimp. “He’s got a long, lanky build—more like a bonobo,” says caregiver Fred Rubio, “and a big patch of gray hair on his back, like a silver back gorilla.” Thomas is emerging as one of the more dominant and respected chimps in his group, says Fred, who holds a Masters in Primate Behavior from Central Washington University.
Read MoreSomething for Everyone
Here at Project Chimps, there is something for everyone who wants to get involved. Nobody knows this better than Jan Russell, 72, who has always wanted to help animals and found an opportunity here.
Read MoreEnrichment Committee Facilitator: Meet Human Jill
Project Chimps has amazing donors that bring, or send, items we use for making our enrichment. The chimps receive a morning enrichment, a themed enrichment, and evening enrichment daily. Many of these items are made from your everyday “trash” that we in turn treasure. Learn more about the Enrichment Committee today.
Read MoreDreams Come True at Project Chimps
Dreams come true at Project Chimps.
Just ask Janice Hudson-Huff, 60, who spoke about how the non-profit has helped her realize her own.
Chimp Tattoos
At Project Chimps its not uncommon to see a tattoo here and there. Like many people some of the staff are tattooed. Did you know some chimps have tattoos as well? Why would a chimp have a tattoo? Chimp tattoos seem very odd. This blog will explain. We’ll also look at some of the interesting tattoos our staff have that celebrate their connection to chimps.
Read MoreNew Reproductive Health Device for Chimps
A team of students at Georgia Tech is working with Project Chimps to develop a unique device. The device would collect and store chimp semen samples to help with reproductive health. Why are these samples important for sanctuaries? What makes this device so innovative? Read on to find out.
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Gail Dufresne
Gail and her husband, Joe, have become critical pieces of the Project Chimps mission over the last several years. Joe Dufresne, DDS, volunteers for any dental work the 82 chimps may need and assists in maintenance around campus at other times. Gail, who comes in weekly, is assigned to whichever area of the non-profit she is needed in that day.
Read MoreFeeding A Shy Chimp
Torian’s caution influences her eating habits. She waits for all the other chimps to be fed before she’ll come get food. As Samantha describes it, “she’s going to wait until everything is gone before she gets a chance to lick the crumbs off the floor.”
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