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It’s Groundhog Day, Again

February 3, 2014 by Lisa

Okay, okay, yesterday was actually Groundhog Day but, as it happens, it was also GAME DAY so we may have been a little bit distracted! As it turns out, it appears the Groundhog has predicted 6 more weeks of winter. [And a Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl win! Oh, wait that wasn’t Punxsutawney Phil, that was me. Did I mention I love football?] Seahawks pride aside, the wind and the snow seem to be in agreement with the prognosticating rodent and have conspired to keep the chimpanzees primarily indoors today.

Annie, in the playroom, relaxing on the bridge:
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Burrito, in the playroom, playing with a wooden toy:
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Negra, in the playroom, lying down on the catwalk and watching Burrito from above:
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Foxie, in the playroom, observing the paparazzi:
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Jody, in the front rooms, relaxing on a bench:
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Missy, also in the front rooms, relaxing on the bench:
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You may be wondering about Jamie’s whereabouts. I can assure you she was around and making her usual rounds but was in no mood to have her picture taken today. Since she is the boss, I was only too happy to oblige her request!

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  1. Cindy says

    February 3, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Maybe just looking at everyone’s faces close up but I see so much peace and contentment, especially Jody and Burrito. Perhaps it’s the Seahawks epic win, but I suspect it’s much more…..bright eyes and happy, peaceful faces…who could ask for more?

  2. Kathleen says

    February 3, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    Very sweet. Love Negra’s “bed head”, she appears to be rockin’ a cowlick. Very stylish. ; )

  3. Patti says

    February 3, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    Great picture of Miss.

  4. Brenna says

    February 4, 2014 at 4:02 am

    I thought for sure you would have a Super Bowl party. I jut love to see them with Seahawks cups. 😀

  5. Sara L says

    February 4, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    Do the chimps ever exhibit boredom? I don’t imagine they do, with all the enrichment you provide and social interaction with each other – and the freedom to do whatever they want. I’m just wondering how boredom would manifest itself in a chimpanzee, or don’t they ever get bored?

    • Lisa says

      February 9, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      Sara, good question!! As a matter of fact, the chimpanzees do get bored on occasion – particularly if the weather restricts their choices. Boredom for the chimpanzees manifests itself in very similar ways as you might see in humans. Some will get cranky and restless, others will choose not to interact socially and sleep a lot although, just like most behaviors, context is key for correct interpretation. One of the reasons that we have such an aggressive enrichment program and as much enclosure space as we can is because we’re trying to do everything possible to mitigate this possible side effect of captivity.

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