I have been watching a change with Annie. As many of you may know, Annie is not one of the highest ranking chimps in the group. However, it seems like she knows how to play her cards. She knows exactly when to steal food, something that could get her in trouble with the other chimps. She has to be brave, play it smart, and wait for the perfect moment. Burrito can sometimes get a little too excited, and carried away. She hasn’t been afraid to call him out lately either! Annie has even been more people oriented recently as well. Maybe even a little flirty with some of our male volunteers! She is normally known to spend a lot of time with her chimp friends like Missy, so this new interest in people is very fun to watch. If you’re lucky enough to be the one getting to hangout with her it just makes your heart happy. She is getting bolder all the time, and I think you can see the confidence on her face.
Missy:
Jody wadging her chow bag:
Jamie found a few good magazines and cuddled up into her nest:
Jamie holding her blanket in her pelvic pocket:
Good for her!
Maybe Foxie could give her a couple of spin classes! 😀
Thanks for the Annie insights! What gorgeous portraits of her. Look how elegant and beautiful her ears are. I don’t know why I’m always surprised how unique each of these being’s features are. And then, why should I be so surprised? Gosh, we all look different. Annie is particularly lovely!
If there was a beauty contest for chimpanzees Annie would be Miss America. That lady is just gorgeous!
Such beautiful portraits!! Thank you! Hugs and love to all…
I am so thrilled to hear about Annie. Even by following your blog, I have seen her slowly blossom more every year. Heartwarming. She must feel…. I don’t even know what word to use, but she must feel some inner relief finally finding herself becoming Annie. These photos really capture her beauty and inner spirit.
Thanks for all the great photos of the day. I hope the chimps get a peek of the blood moon tonight. I just came in from watching in the bitter-wind-chilling-cold of the NE. Worth it! It is BEAUTIFUL!
Dreamboat Annie!