Posts Tagged ‘sanctuary’
Chimpanzee Intelligence: The Vala-chimp-torians of the Sanctuary
By James Oatis Chimpanzee intelligence is not in question here. In scientific circles, a common fascination comes from the intelligence of animals. From elephants to dolphins, scientists have found many animals that have gained a reputation for being wise or smart. It is important, however, to distinguish human and animal intelligence as most of the…
Read MoreSponsoring a Former Research Chimp: A Dream Come True
Every sponsor has a story, and we’re grateful to each person who opens their heart to a former research chimp. Today, we’re honored to introduce Reia, who’s sponsored chimp Amy for almost six years.
Read MoreRUSTY’s T-Rex-cellent Dinosaur Birthday Party!
By Morgan Kelly On April 25, 2025, Project Chimps resident Rusty turns 40! As the oldest chimp at the sanctuary, Rusty holds a special place in our hearts. But rest assured, he’s no dinosaur—even though he sounds like one with his iconic “Rusty Roar”! We’ll celebrate Rusty’s birthday with a special dinosaur birthday party. A…
Read MoreCelebrating KAREEM’s 36th birthday!
As the alpha of Harmony villa, Kareem is well-known both for his size and his gentle personality. He waits patiently for everyone to get their food before taking his own.
Read MoreCelebrating PRECIOUS’s 34th birthday!
As a dignified old lady, Precious isn’t willing to compromise her time or energy. She’s also not afraid to let staff know when she’s annoyed!
Read MoreCelebrating NOEL’s 18th birthday!
Noel loves greeting care staff members who come into the villa, especially when she hasn’t seen them in a while.
Read MoreCelebrating PANIELLE’s 24th birthday!
One of Panielle’s most endearing quirks is that she almost always has a blanket, often worn over her shoulder like a cape.
Read MoreCelebrating NYIA’s 19th birthday!
Nyia is well known for having very specific favorite item(s), which are her blue blankets. Although she has several, she goes through rotations where she’ll use the same one for a long time.
Read MoreCelebrating THOMAS’s 18th birthday!
Thomas has especially long limbs. In fact, he’s so tall that Lancelot can nearly pass underneath him when they’re both knuckle-walking!
Read MoreCelebrating CHLOE’s 21st birthday!
Chloe really loves smear board enrichment items. She can be slow to shift rooms for cleaning, but not on smear board enrichment days!
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