We have talked about this before, but Missy is a great friend to all. She understands that etiquette of play with each of her friends. Every game is different for the chimp. Missy can get anyone to play with her, even the most unlikely playmates aka Negra and Jody. Don’t get me wrong those chimps can play, we have all seen it! I would say it is even pretty normal to see Negra playing with Missy. However, it is fairly uncommon to see Missy and Jody playing. That is why today you are all in for a treat! J.B. got some great shots of Jody really letting go and having fun with Missy. Jody can be described from time to time as a serious chimp or the den mother and those are all true. Still, even serious humans or non-humans have to cut loose at some point.
It was a hot one today! I thought I would share an extra photo of Burrito shoveling watermelon shaved ice in his mouth today because, well, why not?!
FANTASTIC!!! What a great “catch” and post… 🙂 Great to see different the aspects of their personalities.. and their worlds…
Missy is a gem. Delightful seeing her playing with (and bringing out the silly in) Jody. I think it is so cute the way Jody has made that turtle sandbox her own. And thanks for the bonus photo of Burrito. Watermelon shaved ice sounds delish and has mouth watering for some. You guys think of everything!
I can’t wait for the new chimps to come.
Interrupting Annie!
Boy, Missy is the chimp who does *not* take siesta! I love that Missy adapts her speed to others’ when playing chase….if she really let go, no one would catch up to her!
This was a nice long one JB, thanks!
Further empirical evidence that adult pan Troglodytes do not engage in play with each other.