Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Do Chimps See Color the Same Way We Do?
As our closest living relatives, chimpanzees and humans share a lot of similarities. We both show our emotions through facial expressions, have strong problem-solving capabilities, and cheer each other up when we’re upset. But did you know that we see color similarly as well?
Read MoreHealth Update: Paul’s tooth
By Gregory Rodriguez We recently helped Paul with an infected tooth that required specific dental tools. Paul is the smallest of his group and is among the lowest ranking. We know that sometimes low-ranking means being overlooked, but not at Project Chimps. Earlier in October our caregivers noticed that Paul wasn’t eating, he’s a chimp…
Read MoreHave fun while volunteering with “Enrichment Parties”
How much fun can you really have by donating your time to us? One of our volunteers, Catherine Dunlap, had a moment to discuss our “Enrichment Parties”; a volunteer event held that is part social gathering and part volunteer work!
Read MoreSheena, the cute potato
By Gregory Rodriguez Sometimes chimps rescued from labs can be a little bit of a handful. When Sheena first arrived, she was known for flinging poop at her caregivers! Although that’s not the only peculiarity about Sheena. She has recently started this new habit we’ve connotated as “potatoing”, giving her the title of Sheena the…
Read MoreMeet Bobby – young and in charge
Born in 2007, Bobby is the youngest in his group of nine male chimps. He’s the last chimp, so far, to set foot in the sanctuary. If we numbered the chimps by their arrival seniority, Bobby would currently be #99.
Read MoreMeet Keith – trusted friend and brother
Keith, a 19-year-old chimpanzee with a short, stocky build and a distinguished white beard, is easy to enjoy. “He’s a sweet one,” says caregiver Fred Rubio, who holds a masters degree in primate behavior. “Keith’s engaging and playful—with his group mates and with caregivers.” And he’s easy to identify. “Keith’s got a prominent brow ridge that juts out like an Easter Island statue!”
Read MoreMeet Lancelot – quiet peacekeeper and ladies’ man
When his group was first given access to the outdoor Peachtree Habitat, It was great to see Lancelot taking full advantage of the opportunity—chest out, head high, eyes wide open, taking in this exciting new world. When he climbed the fire-hose ladder leading high up into the trees, he looked confident—courageous, even. On top of the world.
Read MoreMeet Scott – curious, adventurous, and “enthusiastic”
When his group was first given access to the outdoor Peachtree Habitat, Scott was among the most adventurous—going deeper and farther into the woods, surveying his vast, new backyard. And Scott was the first to climb up and onto one of the wooden platforms, high in the trees.
Read MoreMeet Prince – A Stately Chimp
When Prince arrived at Project Chimps, in a group of nine young males, 15 to 20 years old, caregivers pegged him as a wallflower. But now they say Prince is emerging as one of the higher ranking, more influential chimps in the group.
Read MoreMeet Paul – smart and observant
Small (at 110 pounds) and shy, Paul is currently one of the lower ranking chimps in his group. “Care staff have witnessed positive interactions between Paul and his group mates, but he seems to prefer his own company for the most part.”
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