I’ve been trying for a while now to do a post on Jody. She is pretty camera shy! Today I snapped a picture of her outside enjoying the sun. Even though we don’t write about her as often as the others, she is a very special chimpanzee. For example:
1. She lets us know when she does not like our door opening/closing techniques, often by spitting a mouthful of water on us.
2. She “mothers” stuffed animals. Not as much as Foxie and her troll babies, but she is often seen snuggling up to a baby monkey or Elmo.
3. She has no time for silly things like playing chase or tug of war. She is much more interested in relaxing. And she deserves it after so many years of “service!”
4. She spends a lot of time grooming with the other chimpanzees. Today she and Foxie were out on the deck grooming away.
5. She often guides the other chimpanzees in for meals. Tonight Foxie was a little hesitant to come inside, perhaps in part because everyone was very excited (and noisy and rowdy and rambunctious) for dinner. Jody waited with Foxie until Foxie seemed ready to come in, and then followed right behind her. She does this for Negra and Annie too.
What a beautiful picture, her eyes are so expressive. I’m sure many of us have been wondering what’s up with Jody and it’s great to get some insight. She got to me awhile ago with the picture of her holding her foot! I think she’s really pretty, her thoughtfulness comes thru in her eyes. Thanks Sarah so much for the update!
Sarah thanks so much for telling us about Jody’s personality. What a sweetheart she is ~ and her expression in this photo sure shows that. I love it 🙂
This is a very beautiful photo. What a face…who could not love that face? And doesn’t she have wonderful, definite eyebrows?
She is so beautiful! Her thoughtfullness with her fellow chimps just proves how human like they really are. Grooming others and just relaxing is well deserved after being used for so long. I am so grateful that you all gave her that and so is she.
Jody has a deep soulful look of an artist or poet. All the chimpanzees are special, but there’s something about Jody. How could anyone look into those beautiful magnetic eyes and do anything to hurt her? Thank you Sarah for sharing this with us.
What a sweetheart. :o)
I just want to kiss her & give her a big hug
I’m lucky enough to be Jody’s pal. I have a picture of when she first came to your sanctuary. What a difference in her appearance. It really does not look like the same girl that came home a few months ago. Her eyes have life in them and she looks very content. Her skin seems darker and she looks so much healthier. Thanks for the update.
Jody is so special!! I love that she is so helpful & caring to the others!! What a sweetie!! And she is very beautiful!!
It is so nice to read about the different places all the chimps hold in their Cle Elum family. I’m glad to hear there is one like Jody, looking out for the others, taking care of one if need be, and just being a good friend to all of them.
I also fell in love with Jody when I saw the picture of her in the tire, holding her foot. She has such a sweet look on her face. No wonder they all turn to her for mothering.
Tamela’s comment brought tears to my eyes.