Studies have found that adult chimpanzees (like adult humans) don’t play as frequently as young chimps. Annie and Missy have been too busy playing to read those studies.
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I love these two girls together, the play face on Missy is priceless. Another benefit of the greenhouse is the way chimp laughter sounds so much louder in the enclosure. I have to admit I chuckled to myself because chimp laughter is so infectious.
Girls just want to have fun…
did any of these chimps even have a “childhood”? Probably not. They might be making up for lost time. It is wonderful to watch. Oh yes, and their laughter is the very best part!
Yes, I too love the laughter! I join in and watch it several times. Has Missy decided it is too warm for a sock so she is using a washcloth instead to say ” Come play.”? Thanks Elizabeth. I know how you worry over whether us bloggers will like the video. We always love them!!!
I was watching the video again and noticed Mr. B sitting on the tire watching them play, it was nice to see him outside. Jeani, I noticed the rag too, I though she was going twirl it above here head. It’s hard to tell who’s laughing when they’re playing together because I can’t see their diaphragm moving in and out. Were they both laughing?
Good observation Candy. I had to go back and look again. Good ole Mr. B. I think they were both laughing, although I could see Missy’s sides moving during the last couple of seconds! But only because you challenged me to go back and look, Candy. LOL
I laughed right along with them!!!!! The girls have beautiful figures. They must be working out LOL!
It is interesting to me how chimps try to trip each other when they are playing. I witnessed the same thing at Chimp Eden. Either grabbing a leg when walking by or trying to grab a leg during the play session. Any ideas why this is a popular part of play? As for chimp laughter, I always laugh when I hear it. It’s so infectious!
Elizabeth, rest assured, I doubt very seriously there will ever be a video of these chimps that we don’t like. No matter the subject. I can never get enough of seeing them regardless of what they are doing. Thanks for the laugh today.
arrested development at the hands of humans … making up for lost time and having a good laugh
Great to see! I hope all chimps are able to recover from the trauma they suffered and be able to play.