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Archives for April 4, 2020

Chimpanzees are terrible at social distancing

April 4, 2020 by Diana

Even if we were able to explain to the chimpanzees that we thought it would be best for them to keep their distance from one another, I guarantee they would not be compliant. Chimpanzees are in each other’s personal space constantly.

When they are grooming, it can be difficult to see where one chimp begins and the other ends, like Burrito grooming Foxie’s back today:

Even chimpanzees who are more human-focused frequently want physical contact with their caregivers. We’re strict about safety and never want to put ourselves in the position of being harmed by a chimpanzee. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re even more strict as we protect them as much as we can from potentially picking up any viruses from us.

Jamie can still find ways to groom us, or more accurately, groom “her” boots.

As for isolation, chimpanzees don’t take to it very well.

When Burrito was in his long recovery a few months ago, he actually did remarkably well. It helped that he still had contact with his chimpanzee and human companions through the fencing every day and he was able to watch the group to keep tabs on what they were up to. I think he discovered some benefits to being alone, such as midnight bagel deliveries and not having to deal with other chimps during mealtimes. Still, he was more than ready to go back with his group.

Jody has been isolated from her group for the last few days while she recovers from her foot procedure. She too can interact with the other chimpanzees and the humans through the caging, but she’s less comfortable than Burrito with this temporary separation.

I’m sure many of you can relate right now as you isolate alone or with your family.

One of Jody’s favored activities is nesting, so we are providing lots and lots of blankets for her. She, in turn, is ripping up those blankets to create even better nests.

Today Kelsi put a big pile of blanket strips that Jody created in a laundry basket and we put it in front of Jody’s room so she could pick them out herself.

We’re trying to keep her busy, and maybe she’s learning that it’s okay being a spectator instead of in the mix with the other chimpanzees once in a while too:

I heard someone describe this period the world is going through right now as everyone isolated alone, together. We’re glad to be a part of your together.

Filed Under: Burrito, Chimpanzee Behavior, Foxie, Grooming, Jody, Nesting, Sanctuary, Veterinary Care Tagged With: animal protection, Animal Welfare, chimp enrichment, chimpanzee rescue, chimpanzee retirement, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Foxie, Jamie, Jody, Nesting

For Linda and Lisa

April 4, 2020 by Katelyn

Today was sponsored by Lisa Stuverud, good friend to all the chimpanzees and bovines (and humans), in memory of Linda Vizzare. A lovely note from Lisa about today:

“I am sponsoring today in memory of my dear sister-in-law Linda Vizzare. This is our shared birthday so its always a good day to reflect and remember her. She was the first person I shared the then Cle Elum 7 with so long ago and she got it! She fell in love with Burrito and his happy dance! He was always her favorite, maybe because he shared his birthday with her son? Despite the really rough year he has had, she would be really proud of him for finding his strengths and persevering. A favorite Winnie the Pooh quote of hers was, “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you know”…I think that goes for Burrito and everybody right about now!”

And in what may be a surprise, today was also sponsored by Lisa’s husband, Rich, in celebration of Lisa on her birthday! Rich shared this sweet message:

“A little something for the 10 chimps my wife adores to help celebrate her birthday. Love and health to all providers and providees.”

Lisa, Happy Birthday to you and Linda both! We can’t thank you and Rich enough for all you do for our chimpanzee and bovine families and we hope in sharing your special memories of Linda and celebrating your shared birthdays, your heart is lifted and comforted, just as you help lift and comfort the lives here.

And Winnie the Pooh is wise and timely, indeed…

Burrito:

Filed Under: Burrito, Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day Tagged With: Burrito, chimp, chimpanzee, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, csnw, Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day

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