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Archives for December 2020

Holiday Games

December 27, 2020 by Anthony

This period between Christmas and New Year’s Day is always a bit odd.

Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, the days between the solstice and end of the year must still have a unique feeling. For one thing, unless you work in the health or service industries, you’re probably spending most or all of this time on vacation. Maybe you’re using the holidays as an opportunity to chip away at your reading list, reach out to friends and family, or partake in winter sports. Perhaps you’re sleeping in, binge-watching crime documentaries, or cuddling with your nonhuman companions.

Regardless of your interests, you’re likely reflecting on the events of the past twelve months and recharging your emotional batteries for the challenges of another year. After the rollercoaster ride that 2020 just gave us, it seems more important than ever that we all take a deep breath, recite our personal mantras, and engage in the activities that bring us fulfillment.

One thing that I’ve been doing during this week-between-the-holidays is playing a wide variety of games with my friends and family. The ongoing pandemic makes meeting up with loved ones more difficult for all of us, but we still find ways to compete virtually because we think it’s important. For humans and other creatures, play challenges cognitive abilities and yields valuable insight about the world and how it works. When done socially, it can reaffirm social relationships and hone crucial skills like empathy, adaptability, and resilience. Of course, I don’t usually think about these benefits while I’m getting torched in a game of Cribbage (unlike some cool scientists who actually research the adaptive value of play behavior), but I still appreciate the opportunity to engage with others in lighthearted competition.

Lately, my playlist has included card games like Rummy and Cribbage, online multiplayer games like Among Us, and turn-based board games like Settlers of Catan. (By the way, does anyone have ore or wheat to trade? I’ve got a ton of sheep.) My friends and I have also carried on with our fantasy football league, giving us each a small stake in the weekend contests.

On top of all that, I am greeted by ten playful chimps upon arriving at the sanctuary each morning. The chimps and staff jointly create arbitrary rituals that, over time, become woven into the fabric of our relationships. The games that the chimps play, like ours, have understood rules and require a certain amount of trust. When Jamie nods, we start walking. When we rev up the Gator, Missy starts running. When Burrito stomps and pivots, we stomp and pivot.

When I see the chimps creating these odd rituals, it reminds me of the contests that we conceive among ourselves. Therefore, today, I’m giving you all a new game to play. It’s similar to ones that we have hosted in the past (Saw references and all).

Today’s version challenges you to guess which one of the sanctuary’s four rescued cattle is pictured in each of the following images. Each member of the Moo Crew is included at least twice. I’ll post the answers in a separate comment tomorrow evening. “Let the games begin!”

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Hint: One pair of related cattle shares a similar hair-do. The other related pair does not!

Bonus points!

Good luck, everybody!

 

 

Filed Under: Caregivers, Cattle, Sanctuary Tagged With: animal rights, animal sanctuary, Animal Welfare, cattle, chimp, chimpanzee, chimpanzee retirement, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, chimpanzees, chimps, cows, northwest, Primates, Sanctuary, seattle

In Memory of Bill Clark

December 27, 2020 by Chad de Bree

Today’s day of sanctuary was sponsored by our wonderful supporter Shelley Winfrey in memory of her dad, Bill Clark.

Thank you so much Shelley for honoring your father with this generous gift and allowing the chimpanzees and cattle be part of your day!

Mave and Honey B:

Foxie and Jody:

Missy and Annie:

Burrito and Negra:

Meredith (with Honey butting Nutmeg in the back):

Filed Under: Friendship, Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day

Christmas Party Bonus Photos

December 26, 2020 by Diana

We took hundreds of photos during the various parties yesterday, no exaggeration. I combed through them today and selected a few I just had share.

Burrito unwrapped one of the many gifts and decided to wear the raffia ribbon for a while.

Then he donned a new leopard print scarf

The tree in the greenhouse was a real treasure this year and produced quite a lot of enjoyment.

Negra:

 

Annie:

Missy mastered the tree and got the most out of it until the very end when she toppled it over (see video from yesterday).

Look at that tangerine hidden way in the depths of the the tree!

Jody enjoying the fruits of her tree-scavenging labor:

There were several spots in the greenhouse that were dusted with coconut. Here’s Annie collecting some:

and Negra:

and I’ll end with this photo of Burrito, in awe of Christmas, with coconut dust on his lips:

for even more warm holiday cheer, check out our Instagram account to see a short clip of Mave’s Christmas nest. Happy Boxing Day, everyone!

Filed Under: Burrito, Enrichment, Food, Jody, Missy, Negra, Party Tagged With: animal protection, animal rescue, animal rights, Animal Welfare, chimp enrichment, chimpanzee, chimpanzee rescue, chimpanzee retirement, chimpanzee sanctuary, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, chimpanzees, christmas, Primates, Sanctuary, xmas

In honor of Jane Goodall

December 26, 2020 by Katelyn

Many thanks to Dean and Kathy Featherstone for sponsoring this day of sanctuary for the chimpanzees and giving us the opportunity to celebrate one of the world’s most inspirational beings!

“In honor of Jane Goodall whose name is synonymous with Chimpanzee awareness as well as all creatures great and small. Happy Boxing Day.”

Some of the inspirational women of CSNW:

Jamie:

Jody:

Foxie:

Honey B and Mave:

Annie and Missy:

Filed Under: Annie, Foxie, Honey B, Jamie, Jody, Mave, Missy, Negra, Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day, Young's Hill

Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2020 by J.B.

Filed Under: Enrichment, Party, Tool Use Tagged With: chimpanzee, christmas, Enrichment, holiday, northwest, Party, rescue, Sanctuary

Merry Christmas, Melanie!

December 25, 2020 by Chad de Bree

Today was also sponsored by Dorothy Kelsey in honor of her daughter, Melanie!

“Merry Christmas to our daughter Melanie Kelsey.”

Thank you Dorothy for your kind gesture in honor of your daughter.

And we hope you have a fantastic Christmas and New Year, Melanie!

Honey B:

Missy:

Betsy, Nutmeg, Meredith, and Honey:

 

Filed Under: Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day

Merry Christmas, Linda!

December 25, 2020 by Chad de Bree

Today was sponsored by Michelle Martin in honor of her aunt, Linda Crawford!

“This donation is for my Aunt Linda for Christmas, who loves these chimps dearly and sends me their best clips. I feel like I’m getting to know Foxie and Jamie pretty well and honestly, I feel like I should be sending some cowboy boots instead. Linda is one of your biggest fans.”

Michelle, thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and giving this Christmas gift in honor of your aunt! We hope you continue to enjoy the clips she sends you!

Linda, thank you so much for all the support you have shown us. We all hope you have a fabulous Christmas and holiday season!

Jamie:

 

Foxie:

Foxie and Jamie:

Filed Under: Foxie, Jamie, Sanctuary, Sponsor-a-day

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