Posts Tagged ‘primates’
Spending 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 MoreChimp Vs. Gibbon Ape Differences
What are the differences between chimps and other primates such as the white handed gibbons? Read more to find out!
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 Zana: The Sweet and Sassy Chimp
Zana is a sweet and sassy chimp who lives in Chateau A. She is very sweet to the other chimps she lives with and very sassy to the caretakers. Read more to learn about her life at Project Chimps!
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 MoreChimpanzee Sounds and Communication
Ever wonder what the chimpanzee sounds mean and how they communicate? Read more to find out their meanings and how chimpanzees communicate!
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.
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