Missy probably has more energy than anyone I know, especially when she’s playing. But it’s fascinating to watch her play with Negra. Negra doesn’t play too often and is usually pretty subdued about it when she does, so watching Missy tone it down a notch in order to get to play with the Queen is really pretty special.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
Hope. Love. Home. Sanctuary for primates.
I’d love to volunteer there but there are two drawbacks.
1. I live 2,000 miles away.
2. I’d be of no help. I’d just sit there and stare at the chimps all day! 🙂
Ha ha, me too!
That’s fascinating! Watching it, I had a question: have primatologists studied and analyzed chimpanzee play, both in the wild and in captivity? I’m curious about what sort of patterns chimp play follows, how it functions, variations by age and by situation (e.g., in the wild vs. in captivity).
What a touching video, Jackie. Missy tried in so many ways to get Negra to respond and the last portion was priceless.
I loved watching Missy play with Negra’s handsand lips. so sweet. The nose-bopping was endearing. Negra seemed to be enjoying that gentle attention. Cool watching her prehensile lips.
very touching for sure. In the beginning, in missy’s eyes, their is something engaging about her expression toward’s Negra – seems a look of compassion or empathy and then a gentle approach for drawing her out.
Well done Missy!
I know there are so many more who do this but there is never a day I don’t check in to your blog to see what’s going on with the Chimps. Please don’t ever stop the blog – the videos and photos are priceless!
Thanks a million for it!
That video is so awesome. I love how Negra reaches out and touches Missy’s shoulder…..like, “I see ‘ya sister….but I don’t have much energy to do much beyond let you tap my mouth with your hand…….” So precious.
What a sweet and tender interaction. I love to see them looking so calm and content.
Whenever I am feeling down, I visit your blog and always feel a bit better about the world. Seeing how these chimps can find a better life after so many years of abuse is very heartening. I have been involved in basenji rescue for several years, and since they come from the same part of the world as chimps and bonobos, primate rescue and sanctuaries have begun to capture my imagination.
Negra was getting into the nose bump there at the end. How cute and sweet; capturing their silhouette at play by the window was very special.