Looking back at our past snake videos, there is a reason you don’t see Negra involved in any of the action of eradication. She wants nothing to do with it. This morning I think she spotted something in the grass on Young’s Hill that resembled a snake, because she started alarm calling and retreating back towards the greenhouse. Negra is pretty socially savvy, and she knows just who to seek help and reassurance from.
She first headed towards Jody to let her know she was distressed. Here she is fear grimacing (not a happy smile for chimpanzees).
She found shelter on a log where she could keep off the ground and continued to whimper and alarm call.
Luckily she has a friend like Jody to do some snake investigation for her.
And she has Foxie on hand for emotional support:
Excitement over, it was back to the greenhouse where she could watch the activity from the safety of her nest.