I try to take photos of the chimpanzees whenever they are in the “the portrait studio” (an area in one of the front rooms that has great natural lighting). Negra was the first chimp I spotted there this morning, but the first two times I went to grab the camera and came back, she was gone. So, when I spotted her sitting on the ledge a third time, I debated getting the camera, thinking the same thing would happen again. Instead, she stayed there, stretched out her legs and let me see what she was “hiding” in her pelvic pocket.
This is not the first time that Negra has taken a liking to troll dolls. Take a look at the blog Diana wrote from last fall, when Negra brought a troll doll with her while foraging on Young’s Hill.
Wonderful pictures of Negra.
She gazes so lovingly at the troll.
The third pic just made me lol , how its peeking out, .. then the last one gosh, so sweet. Beautiful photos, beautiful subject 🙂
I look at these with mixed emotions. On the one hand I’m happy that she finds comfort in her dolls, but deeply saddened that her fixations on her dolls should have been devoted to her own young.
Be still my beating heart. Some of the most lovely photos of Neggie I’ve seen. Love her with those legs kicked out. So very precious.
It is almost like Negra was allowing you that glimpse of what she had hiding there. I’m glad so glad you went back for your camera that third time. Very touching pictures.
really gorgeous photos… just shows so much intelligence and emotion… lovely Negra
Love you Negra !!