Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Healing After Foot Surgery
By Morgan Kelly Brave New Bo Bo is one of the bravest chimps here at the sanctuary. He’s the alpha of the Cedar Tree Villa, which means he’s the big guy in charge. But with great power comes great responsibility. As the alpha, Bo has to settle arguments in his group and chimps settle arguments…
Read MoreMeet Project Chimps Board Member Dr. Stephanie Poindexter
By Ari D’Arconte Meet Dr. Stephanie Poindexter who joined the Project Chimps board of directors in 2020. Dr. Poindexter is an assistant professor at the University of Buffalo who studies nocturnal primates. She got involved with Project Chimps after advocating an addendum on a bill helping to ban the interstate primate pet trade. Her research…
Read MoreCelebrating Dawn for World Chimp Day
In honor of World Chimpanzee Day we would like to showcase Dawn, one of our most resilient chimps.
Read MoreCall for Sculpture – Remembrance Garden
Project Chimps is accepting proposals for a new outdoor sculpture that will honor chimpanzees who were used in medical research at our Remembrance Garden – a cemetery for chimps who have passed away at sanctuary. The request is for a large-scale, three-dimensional work that is able to command the space and make a bold “welcome”…
Read MoreOn the Fence with Chimp Behavior
Gracie is one of the chimps who loves to keep the caregivers on the fence about what her behavior will be. With the new construction, everyone is curious about what her reaction will be.
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 MorePoetry Inspiration at Project Chimps
Through a blog writing internship at Project Chimps, there were outlets for poetic inspiration that helped create this poem.
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 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!
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