The sun was out today, and the chimpanzees took advantage of it!
Mave can most often be found lying down. She’s a pretty chill, not very athletic individual. She also is still getting comfortable being in The Bray habitat, after years of avoiding the great big outdoors.
That’s why it has been surprising to see that Mave is the biggest fan of the shaky bridge that was constructed by founder Keith and friends last summer!
Mave spent some quality alone time soaking up the winter sun.
Meanwhile, George hung out with his new friends in the toasty greenhouses.
Here’s Gordo grooming George, with Cy and Rayne not visible in the photo, but nearby:
They also got some time on The Bray this afternoon!
Rayne (far right) excitedly greeted George (lower middle) while Cy monitored and Terry charged ahead:
So food to see Mave outside, alone even!
What a treat to see all these photos of Mave. Outside! On the Shaky Bridge!! It looks as if she is carefully maneuvering the bridge and holding on to the firehose tightly. I am thrilled to see Mave being so brave. Go Mave!! And it is nice seeing George being absorbed into Cy’s group. Rayne seems to keep a close eye on him. So sweet.
Little things all around you occurring every day. Little joyful moments. Thanks for making them happen.
Looks like a lovely day, inside and out.
Great to see the chimps making the most of your Pacific Northwest winter sunshine and it gladdens my heart to follow George and witness his integration with his group. He looks completely relaxed and ” at home” with his buddies. Mave also looked like she was having a ball venturing outside. No holding her back. All in All that winter sun just hit the spot. Thanks for sharing this post with us.
George was in the video I first saw on YT so his story is close to my heart. He seems to be doing incredibly well considering he’s never been in a troop of chimps. Having the Alpha Male take a liking to him certainly helps.
Yes, he’s amazing, as is Cy!
I think that even for those of us for whom choosing a favorite is difficult, there’s a special spot for the “chimp who brought me here”. Foxie and her dolls were mine.
Great photos Diana. That closeup of George is adorable. He has the most loveable face and it seems to portray his personality. I know we dont see or hear everything but his introduction sure seems to have gone about as smooth and it could. Considering he’s never lived in a troop of chimps he’s carrying himself very well. Im sure he will get into trouble and maybe even get disciplined by Cy but having the Apha Male as a close buddy sure helps.
MAVE!!
She is my kind of woman: hanging out, meditating in the winter sunshine, but still brave enough to face her fear and conqering that wobbely bridge. You go girl.
Does George ever groom anybody himself?
It looks like he is thinking: ” it is lovely to be groomed; people are so nice and I am not complaining”……
So wonderful to see the beautiful, Miss Mave and the everso handsome, George.
Such wonderful photos, Diana – I really feel like I am there with the chimps enjoying
a beautiful winter day.
MAVE!!
When I first saw pics and videos of George, and for a long time, I thought I saw sadness and anxiety in his eyes. The most recent pics and videos I feel like there has been a shift. I know George isn’t human and I am not a chimp, but would you go by the phrase ‘The eyes are the windows to the soul’
George is looking more relaxed and comfotable with his mates and surroundings. Such a big change from where I saw him in Bandon. My heart is so happy for him.