You may be asking yourself, “What is a scuttlebutt?” Scuttlebutt is a U.S. Navy term for rumor or gossip. When on ship, a sailor’s water source was a “scuttlebutt.” “Scuttle” meaning drill and “butt” meaning cask. In layman’s terms, a scuttlebutt is a water fountain. This was just a long about way to say “water cooler talk;” a place where people gather to gossip.
The term (and concept) of scuttlebutt popped into my mind as I watched both groups converge on their tables or cattle troughs full of snow. My mind then wondered to what the chimps may be saying to each other in their secret language around the scuttlebutt. What kind of gossip would they tell each other?
Though I cannot say 100% for sure what they would gossip about, I think I have a decent guess on what Burrito would gossip about: the neighbors!
I will admit that I didn’t think of this blog until a little later on, so I missed out at the group gathering of Burrito’s group at the sandbox table. But I am not here empty handed.
Missy in particular has been seen at the scuttlebutt multiple times throughout the day
On her way to dinner, Negra stopped by for a quick refreshing treat
And of course sweet, sassy Foxie had to partake
Though the concept of snow is still new to Lucky’s group and they have yet to go onto the snow-glistened Bray, they have at least determined it’s a great treat.
Rayne and Lucky in particular have been seen with snow throughout a majority of today
Willy B also was seen by caregivers returning to the source of the snow whenever he finished what he had
And Cy
There was also a nice moment with half-siblings Mave and Terry at the snow pile
Until something is invented to know what they are truly thinking, I will just sit back and imagine what they would gossip about.
Bonus photos!
Lastly, we are finally in the month of December! That means planning for Christmas is well upon its way. A lot has been added to our Amazon Wish List in preparation, with more being added each day. Be sure to check it out to see if there is anything you can help out with. We (chimpanzees and caregivers) would greatly appreciate it!
