Raisin boards are blocks of wood with holes drilled in them that we put raisins or other dried fruit into and the chimps have to use tools or find other creative ways to get the food out. We have implemented an evening “enhanced enrichment” program, in which we present the chimpanzees with a puzzles or some other type of challenge at the end of the day to help keep them from getting bored. Tonight’s raisin boards had a peanut butter/banana paste in them, which the chimps really loved. Here’s Missy’s strategy.
She alternated between using her hand made tool
and just sucking the peanut butter out (which had solidified some in the fridge)
Whatever works, right?
lol, Missy is so smart and cute 🙂
Such a good way to wind down the day with treats and interesting challenges! Missy certainly has it figured out.
Missy is concentrating on what she has to do – and then does it! What beautiful photos!
What a sweet face. 🙂
I LOVE HER FACE IN THE FIRST PICTURE