George is one incredible chimp. So far in this intro process, he has surprised us with his adaptability, patience, and maturity that we didn’t know a 21-year-old could have.
Introductions are a process and not every chimp comes in feeling confident, even if it’s gone well in the past, and that is to be expected. Just like us as humans, we may carry anxiety about the unknowns of meeting a new person. It can take a few meetings to get comfortable with or understand an individual. This past Friday, Cy and George visited again for their third introduction. Their first intro was great, their second they both did fine, but overall we would describe it as a, meh. But this third visit, there was no hesitation at all. Cy and George right off the bat were ready to have the door open to see each other. George even let Cy groom him, which is something George seems to be trying to get more comfortable with. Though, we can’t be sure of the full reason, George did live alone for a few years and hasn’t been a recipient of grooming with another chimp for quite awhile, which is a very big component of bonding for chimps.
We are so proud of George for his progress, and we’re excited to see how his relationship with Cy continues to grow.
Be still my heart!
George and Cy were so endearing during the video. I was totally overwhelmed by the beauty of their interaction together. Hopefully one day soon, they’ll be the best of friends!?
So interesting. Seems George doesn’t quite know how to Chimp. and that’s understandable. I’m sure he will learn so much and more quickly after being in with a group to watch and learn how other chimps interact with each other. It’s fun seeing him experience more and more. One day he will be a pro and in with a group and experience true chimphood!
Two guys just enjoying time tigether. Bravo.
it looks wonderful! How lovely George is!
i love watching videos of George evolving into his new habitat. he looks so happy :green_heart:
George had Cy playing his hand clapping game! And when George was drumming his hands on the ground, Cy joined in happily to stomp his feet. So many positive interchanges between these two. Yay!!
Cy certainly seemed more relaxed by the end. Bless, George, keep going, buddy, it’ll be okay, you’re doing so well!
Wow, I think Cy is starting to understand that little brother George doesn’t understand how to chimp and is therefore now trying harder with that. I just love that the ‘big boys’, Terry and Cy, are so patient and kind with him. No wonder they are great leaders of their troop.
I can’t wait to see more of George becoming a part of the family group.
I noticed that Cy has beautiful hands! They do not belie all the fights that he as broken up!
Yes, he does, although if you look closely you’ll notice that he is missing one whole finger. We’re told that it was removed by Rayne when they lived at the Waystation.
Regarding that finger removal, I’ll bet Rayne did not enlist the assistance of an anesthesiologist before that happened. OUch.