Here in Chimpanzee Sanctuary, we have a member of true chimpanzee royalty. Negra, first of her name, Queen of the Chimp House. The first 30 years of Negra’s life, after being captured in the wild, were filled with laboratory procedures, an unjustified prolonged period of isolation time, and general despair. Since 2008 Negra has been ruling the Chimp House with an iron fist, determination and self assurance. That said, in this Queendom, there is room for two queens. In the past, Jody was crowned Queen of Nest Building and Relaxation for her love of building amazingly intricate nests to rest in, and then carrying them around the Chimp House. But today, I want to officially add another tittle.
Humans, I here present unto you Queen Jody, your undoubted Queen of Nest Building, Relaxation, and BUBBLES.
There is enough space for these two queens. Negra in the back, Jody in the front.
Queen Negra herself.
Ohmigosh, Sofía, the text loaded first, and then, when the top pic loaded, I burst out laughing! Thank you! (Foxie, IIRC, is Bubble Princess)
I’m glad the two Queens don’t mind sharing a title given the different focus of each one. That pic of Neggie in one of her nests is just priceless. I really need to try my own version of that since it seems quite cozy for the colder nights that are coming along quickly here in the Seattle area. But now what about Jamie & her own Queen-ness? Queen of Control? Queen of Poop-Throwing? Queen of the Gator? We’ll see what emerges in their new outdoor space for her own brand of sovereignty! Does Bubba get to be King of Playing? King of Bouncing?
Jamie’s title is The Boss. The Boss of anything she wants, and Chief officer of the Party Police.
Bubba is the Prince of Reassurance. He’s always got a hug for ya.
Thanks for the clarifications, Linda! Yep, she’s The Boss all right! And that Bubba and all his many roles in the group. What a joy!
He might also be #1 Toe Tapper, but I’m not sure about that. Will check with Guiness and getback to you
Jody’s bubbly mouthful might make it into the Guiness record books! And Jody could be considered Queen of the Forage, but of course she’s better known as Farmer Jo for that activity.
Sand boxes and bubbles, no matter the title, it appears the two ladies were enjoying themselves!