If you’re in Washington State or have heard the national weather news, you know that there’s been no shortage of snow this week! We probably have about 16-18 inches on the ground now with more expected. The snow accumulation has caused the electric fence voltage on Young’s Hill to reduce (this is normal and expected). That, combined with the chimpanzees generally not enjoying walking in snow, they haven’t been on the hill this week. But that doesn’t mean they haven’t been able to take part in the weather!
J.B. shared a video on Thursday of the chimps snacking on troll doll snow cones – snow combined with a bit of orange juice, then frozen overnight outside.
Today, we filled up the big tub in the greenhouse with snow, so the chimpanzees have been free-snacking on it all day. Below are a few photos.
Burrito (Jamie in the background):
A series of Foxie:
Forget milk mustaches, 2012 is all about snow beards:
If you’re wondering if Foxie went to the tub empty-handed, the answer is no – she brought a troll doll and a brush:
Negra opted to bring her snow inside for snacking:
Stunning portraits of Negra. Thanks!
I agree!! Those 3 pics of her are now my fave Negra pics. She has such a beautiful face.
she looks so young!
Who doesn’t love to eat snow?? Love these photos of the snow snacking chimps!! I know you don’t give them any kind of sugary stuff…but can they ever have a natural sweet, like honey orrrrr you pour a little, pure, maple syrup on snow (sugar on snow) and oh yeah…I think they would really like it but I understand if they are not allowed any sweets at all!! Ok, then you caretakers try it…you deserve a little sweet treat! :}
Wonderful photos! Negra is the Comfort Queen–stay in where it is warm & have your icy treat! Thank you, Diana. (Does Honey B like to taste the snow, too?)
Thanks Marcia! Honey B doesn’t do much snow eating. She does get very puppy-link with a couple of inches of snow and bounds around, but any more than that and she doesn’t know what to do with herself. J.B. is clearing a walking path for her with the tractor now.
Okay…. Everyone knows I have soft spot for Neggi….. But these are really good.
Those pictures are wonderful! I have to agree with everyone, Diana, the pictures you took of Negra are outstanding! Thank you.
Great Pics – I love to see them sooooo relaxed and enjoying what you put in front of them. I especially like how you mix things up – giving a variety of diet and things that spark their interests. EXCELLENT – thank-you for all your caring.
I’m with you, Neggie. I don’t like the cold either. Clever girl! Yiou are so regal. Even eating snow.