People often mistake the white hair around a chimpanzee’s mouth and chin for a sign of old age. This “beard”, however, is part of a chimpanzee’s normal coloration and is generally present at birth.
But many chimpanzees do go gray as they get older. Over the last ten years, we’ve watched Foxie’s patches of gray hair proliferate into a “salt and pepper” look, most notably on her arms.
As my own gray hairs have also begun to proliferate, I prefer to think of it as a distinguished look.
Sandie Allaway says
She is gorgeous. I love her so I become choked up at her pictures. Those eyes!!
Edie Bruce says
Well, Ms. Foxie is definitely distinguished! I love the 2nd photo, especially.
Kathleen says
Sterling silver, never grey. Distinguished? Absolutely!
Gorgeous photos….sigh…
lisa says
she is so beautiful.
Meg Pasquini says
What a beauty. You are all so lucky to be so close to her.