The bulk of the chimps’ diet consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and browse (more fibrous plant material such as grape vines or cattails), but we still supplement their diet with a very small amount of commercially prepared primate chow. The end of the bag is usually filled with crumbs and chow dust, which the chimps view as a special treat.
Jamie got most of it during a forage the other day:
But Foxie came along to help her clean up what was left:
Chow dust reminds me of Lucky Charms dust at the bottom of the bag. 🙂
Jamie and Foxie make a good team. Still enjoy the “Epic Play Session” between the two on YouTube.
I like these outdoor photos for many reasons, but they are especially good at showing how nice the chimps coats have become. I expect it is the result of superior nutrition, and a lot of opportunity to groom each other?
It’s hard to say exactly which factor is most responsible for their improved hair, so we chalk it up to overall better health. But yes, they do look good out there in the sun 🙂