George, our newest chimpanzee resident, has been settling in quite nicely. Every day, he seems more comfortable and more trusting of us caregivers. He is still in quarantine, although we are hoping that will be over shortly.
George has experienced the outdoor chute a few times already. The first chute video we posted received a lot of comments about his facial expressions. Commonly confused as a smile, chimpanzees fear grimace when they are scared, nervous, anxious, or overstimulated. Unsurprisingly, George was fear grimacing when he explored the chute for the first time because it was a new environment. However, he also sat with a droopy lip shortly after, which told us he is relaxed and content. These are all normal behaviors of a chimpanzee, especially one that is now living at a new place for the first time in 11 years. George is doing exceptionally well! ☺️
If you’re interested to learn about more chimpanzee facial expressions, you can check out this blog of ours here.
George:
What a delicious, nutritious lunch, George. You are in a safe place now with people who love vou. Soon you will be part of a wonderful chimp family.
Hi…I just wanted to say thank you for rescuing George…and all the other chimps you have there. George may not know it yet…but he is in good hands. Thank you for all the work you do!! from Coos County Oregon.
Seeing George in a happy and healthy environment brings happy tears to my eyes!
I sent the video to a friend who agrees that is most adorable!
cant get enough of George in his new digs. Incredibly uplifting to see him eating nutritious food. Thank you for taking good care of George. Im from Bandon and saw him before. It was really bad.
Amelia, If you were one of the townspeople who alerted the authorities about George’s dire situation, which culminated in his rescue that brought him to the CSNW, then I wish to thank you very much.
What a cutie ! I could watch (and listen) to him eat all day.
Thank you for sharing.:revolving_hearts:
Seeing sweet George enjoying his food gladdened my heart and how amazing that he gave little food grunts and swallowed his food at the same time! I can’t wait to see him ” meeting” his new pals after his quarantine period. I know quite a few of our bloggers spoke of seeing George in his previous home and that it was do so bad for him there. It must be reassuring for them- and the rest of us- to know that George is now safe, free from abuse and loved. Thanks for giving us another glimpse into the new life of gorgeous George :sparkling_heart:.
I notice that the comment that I posted regarding yesterday’s blog post. I was expressing my approval of those who provide care to those who have been given refuge at the CSNW. Moreover, I commented favorably on a parade in Cle Elum which the caregivers were participating in, heartened to observe large portraits of Burrito and Jody being featured in the parade.
I compared the Cle Elum Pride Parade favorably in contrast to the much larger Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Pride parade and event which transpires later this month in the city where I reside, Minneapolis. The Cle Elum parade seemed pleasant and devoid of the overbearing corporate presence that is found in Minneapolis. As I have been in a long-term relationship with another woman, I am inclined to think that I reserve the right to express my annoyance at SOME, not all, of that which can be observed at Twin Cities Pride. While I appreciate the animal welfare and rescue groups who have tables at Pride, I am far less enamored of the grotesque mockery of women that seems to be a sine qua non that occurs there on the last weekend in June each year.
Fortunately, the Thought Police were alert to my ThoughtCrime and cancelled my post, thus restoring order and preventing the airing of a viewpoint that contradicts the Approved Consensus.
Hi Tobin. You’ve been a wonderful supporter of the sanctuary for a long time. Your creative comments about the chimpanzees are delightful, and I appreciate you loyally following the blog. I am the one who removed your comment from Kelsi’s post yesterday. The comment section on our blog is not a forum to express judgement about groups of other people. For me, a large part of Pride month is about accepting other people for who they are and how they express who they are. There are so many different ways to be in this world, and I don’t have to understand other people’s lifestyles or biology or how they present themselves to accept, support, and love them. I have transgender family members, and your comments, whether directed at them or not, are unkind and unnecessary. There was a drag show that was part of the Kittitas pride events, and it looks like it was a really fun event for everyone.
It was made clear early on to me that we bloggers were to avoid political and social issues. We are here to see and support our chimps. So I was surprised to see a blog featuring a pride parade. I was neither happy nor unhappy about it. But surprised. i’m even hesitant to post just this comment.
So CSNW expressed an opinion by posting their parade, but then deleted an opinion about that parade.
Perhaps we should stick to the life of our chimps here on this blog.
What fun joining you to observe George, party of one, squeaking and grunting with contentment as he eats his lunch. He seemed very attuned to and curious about the commotion coming from his rowdy neighbors! So many new things and goings on, it must be a lot to take in. But it appears as if George takes everything in his own stride with a sweet demeanor.
George is so cute and his manners are impeccable! I love seeing this sweet guy become more abd more comfortable.
George appears to be left handed?
Fine dining, literally – Gorgeous George The Dandy! :tophat: