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It’s super hot outside.

July 26, 2020 by Anthony

Well, maybe it’s not that hot.

Today’s temperature is actually only a few degrees above Cle Elum’s average for July, and we’ve had much hotter days recently with even more blistering heat ahead. Still, there was something about today’s weather that slowed everyone down by half and made the shady indoor areas feel twice as good.

The chimps spent most of the day alternating among the preferred indoor nesting spots in what seemed to be an odd game of “musical chimps.” The only exceptions were Jamie and Burrito, who made their caregivers playfully chase them for a few minutes at a time. Even they seemed a bit more subdued than usual, though, and each found some creative spots to hunker down for a prolonged afternoon siesta.

To make the chimps’ midsummer naps even sweeter, the staff set up the shiny new electric fans that were kindly donated via our Wish List. These fans may seem trivial, but they’re helping us to keep the chimps healthy. Although the data are still thankfully deficient, it seems likely that captive and free-living chimpanzees are susceptible to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. As we’ve mentioned on the blog, the sanctuary has been closed off from visitors and most volunteers and the essential personnel have been limiting their social interactions while wearing extra personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, scrubs, etc) around the chimps. We’ve also been trying to keep the building well-ventilated to help disperse any respiratory particles that we exhale, but it’s tough to keep such a large space open and cool (especially on days that lack the trademark winds of eastern Washington). Tomorrow, the ambient temperature is expected to approach 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the chimps will probably appreciate the gentle breeze created by the new appliances.

Here are some snapshots from today.

Annie
Burrito
Foxie
Jamie
Jody (left), Jamie (center) and caregiver Katelyn (right) hang out in front of the fan. Katelyn also used a small handheld fan to help Jamie cool off.
Missy
Negra
Nutmeg
Willy B
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  1. Nancy D says

    July 26, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    It looks like Foxie has made quite a mess! She looks adorable.

    • Linda C says

      July 27, 2020 at 7:38 am

      that’s a Honey B-level mess!

  2. Kathleen says

    July 26, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    We are having the same heat wave back here on the east cost Anthony. Wish I had cool, concrete floors to curl up on with fans blowing on me. Willy B looks calm, cool and cozy. Hunker down tomorrow, break out the sno-cone machine, and hopefully this heatwave will soon break. And to think, it’s not even August yet!

    As to the article from Landscape News, I cannot begin to let my mind take in the possibilities, but that’s not say I haven’t thought a great deal on the topic. I have been holding my breath with my biggest fear being poachers as possible spreaders in the forests. I fear the devastating consequences, overwhelming for me to consider. Thank you for sharing the article, I will continue to hold my breath……

  3. Beverly Donovan says

    July 27, 2020 at 9:19 am

    I always enjoy Anthony ‘s bolgs.

  4. Elaine Reininger says

    July 27, 2020 at 10:03 am

    something so sweet about willy B on the green blanket.

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