Luxuriate in the sun, play, repeat. Temperatures were at freezing this morning and the chimps spent a lot of time lined up along the catwalk of the chimp house luxuriating in the sunny windows and grooming and/or playing with one another. At one point, everyone was bunched together enjoying the warmth of the sun and one another.
Annie was particularly enjoying herself, stretched out in the bright light half asleep. But that didn’t stop her from a lazy game of toe grabbing (and nibbling) with her best friend, Missy:
(Notice Annie gently play-biting Missy’s toes) 🙂
Eventually, Missy gave in and decided to groom Annie, arm poised mid-air, basking in the warmth of the sun and friendship:
I love their friendship. (Annie looks like a ballerina, her arms, hands and fingers so graceful looking)
It says a great deal about the environment and enrichment you have provided for the chimps that they have become such a trusting, affectionate and stable community. I’m sure they all they have their moments but that is part of the complex relationships that create a mentally and emotionally healthy community. You folks are as awesome as the chimps!