The chimpanzees made a group dash for Young’s Hill this morning after breakfast, everyone filing up the hill along the perimeter together. Then to our delight, they all decided to hang on the upper structures, Jamie’s Tower and Carlene’s Tower together. But Ms. Jody was on the lookout for something exciting to eat. And being “Farmer Jo,” as we endearingly call her, naturally, she came back with a prize.
Jody and Burrito:
This technique 🙂
And two bonus Negra and troll photos:
Our newest family members, Honey B, Willy B, and Mave continue to loosen up and settle in more with each passing day. I arrived this morning to find Honey B racing and ripping and flailing around playfully, much like Foxie does, instigating a game of chase. I wasn’t able to capture any photos today, but they all enjoyed an afternoon of selfies and checking out some recent videos. I showed the video from Missy’s birthday bash last Friday which they all wanted to watch a few times. They seemed to really enjoy the jazzy music so I also showed this older one of Foxie and her belly button and troll doll which appeared to be a personal favorite of Willy B’s. Every time it ended he’d bounce up and down frantically which I took for “Play it again!” So of course, I did. I even noticed him rubbing his toes together while he watched it. 😉
Whaaaa…….??
Seems like everyone is switching up except ol’ Farmer Joe…..
Negra is discovering the tickle of the troll doll on her belly, a la Foxie, and Willy B is rubbing his toes!
Interesting…….
I’ve noticed Willy B likes to grab his own toes when sitting, much like Burrito always taps his……
Glad they like videos!
What are the favorite foods of the new 3?
Hi Linda,
We’re still learning what Willy B, Honey B and Mave’s favorite foods are. One day they are crazy for one thing and the next not. I suspect it’s part of adjusting to a new environment. I will say Mave appears to love most everything on offer so far. 🙂
I believe Jody is flossing while eating, what an ingenious technique. Loved seeing Negra basking in the warm sunshine with her ombré haired troll doll. Thanks all these photos.
I loved her style here as well, Kathleen! Endearing Jo. 🙂
Farmer Jo makes it easier, doesn’t she!? She takes her haul back to the greenhouse and lays down in a spot where you can shoot pics, almost like she was doing it to help out! 😀
I was thinking she looked kind of sleep, like she was waking up…..
We’re enjoying watching the old and new chimps interact! Is Willie larger than the other chimps?
Hi Laura,
Yes, every day is an adventure! Willy is larger. He’s a big fella. 🙂
Love all these updates. Can’t wait till quarantine period is over. Do you think Jamie will get angry and feel challenged when she is finally introduced to the new 3? Because she is the group leader, she also might feel that her rule is in jeopardy.
Hi Heidi,
That’s a good question. There will naturally be shifts in the group dynamics when introductions occur, but exactly what those will be and how each individual will react is impossible to predict with any certainty. They surprise us daily, so we will be following their lead. 🙂
Katelyn, That music is SALSA, old school salsa…….:P!
Maybe Neggie would like some, too?
Check out El Gran Combo, Estrellas de Dimension Latina, Grupo Niche. Those will make Mr. Willy B move! 😀
I loved both the text and the pictures of this posting! I, too, wanted to see and hear the video of Foxie playing as a bat. Jody’s beautiful brown eyes and elf ears, and Negra’s embrace of the troll doll: priceless. I so hope that the Queen will accept the presence of her three new loyal subjects.
Gorgeous Photos! Thank you for the contimued insight so we can get to know our new friends!