Today marks four years since Willy B, Mave and Honey B made their way to CSNW and a lot has happened since they arrived. The original plans for the three didn’t work out as everyone had hoped but after some time the Lucky 6 arrived and welcomed Willy B, Honey B and Mave into their family. While some are still finding their place within the group, which is completely normal, others have found their other half, like Mave did with Dora.
I wasn’t here for the introduction of two groups one of my favorite things about introductions with chimpanzees is watching them figure each other out and decide how to approach each other. I have been watching Rayne and Honey B’s relationship since I started and while some day’s it can be a little rough, they are quick to forgive and also have so many moments where I see them playing and grooming recently. One thing Honey B has picked up is Rayne’s keen fashion sense.
Honey B wearing a headband as a waistband:
They’ve not only made new friends but since their last anniversary the Bray has opened so they now have their very own outdoor habitat to explore at their leisure!
Willy B enjoyed an anniversary forage with his group
Honey B enjoying her lunch forage in the chute with the girls, she’s clearly a big fan of radicchio!
I couldn’t get them in the same frame but Mave and Dora enjoyed taking an after lunch snooze in the chute together
While Cy enjoyed some quiet contemplation in the greenhouse, because everyone needs a little alone time
Missy’s birthday is coming up soon, so don’t forget to check out her tomato themed wishlist items!
