Annie has changed in many ways since arriving at the sanctuary eight years ago. As the chimpanzee who occupies the lowest position in the hierarchy, Annie has plenty of reasons to be cautious. When she first moved here from the lab, she was anxious, shy, and prone to panic attacks. Nowadays, we see a much more confident and outgoing Annie.
But one thing that hasn’t changed is that Annie remains possibly the sweetest chimp you’ll ever meet. Chimpanzees are not known for being gentle. Any chimp caregiver will tell you that they’ve been poked, spit on, or worse by the chimps they take care of countless times. That’s all normal chimp behavior – particularly among captive chimps who have limited power over their environment – and we see those behaviors every day from the Cle Elum Seven. All except for Annie, that is, who doesn’t seem to have an aggressive bone in her body.
Jackie says
Annie is such a sweet soul!
lynn says
Oh my she is a doll 🙂
Coleen says
I think Anne saw the worst in humans in all of her years being used in research and decided she would be better than a human.
Denice says
Dear Sweet Annie.
Michele Andretta says
She has the prettiest face—so adorable!
Kathleen says
This is very interesting! Oh Annie, you are so beautiful and so special.
Mary Watt says
Precious girl Annie, she has more compassion than the humans who caused her pain and sorrow.
Jeani Goodrich says
Annie, you are such a sweet girl. I’m so glad no one ever changed your childlike personality and you remain our sweet Annie. Don’t ever change. ????????
Arlene and Michael says
She looks so sweet. I am glad that she has come so far.