If you’ve have been following the blog for any length of time, you likely know that Annie and Missy are best friends. They explore together, lounge together, nap together, and (my favorite) play together!
Recently, on a beautiful summer day, I was cleaning in the front rooms and heard the delightful sound of chimpanzee laughter. Who could it be? Burrito is the usual suspect. But on this day, I found Annie and Missy engaged in a playful wrestling match. Everyone else was out lounging in their greenhouse, and exploring on Young’s Hill, but these two were happy to stay indoors in a raucous play session!
I was looking at old blog posts about Annie and Missy and I came across a post by Diana from March of 2008 – 3 months before the original group of 7, the Cle Elum 7, arrived at the sanctuary. It’s clear that these chimpanzee friends have had a special relationship for a very long time!
Sounds like Foxie was doing back flips 2 doors down:smile:
oh how I love seeing Annie with the Freedom to play with Missy without the “referee” around. I could just feel the difference. smiling with so much affection for her.
Besties Forever, and they have the playfaces to show for their bond of mutual affection and devotion. And, as Annie once again so aptly demonstrates, nothing quite says “I love you” like biting your best friend’s fundament.
What a play session!!! you’d never know they’re both over 50! They have the best friendship and I just adore watching them roughhouse.
What an epic play session! You’d never know they’re both over 50! I just adore watching them roughhouse. Nothing better than chimp laughter!
Proof that some things never change. Diana’s 2008 description of Missy and Annie’s play session played out before you today. Actually, Diana’s imaginings became reality at the sanctuary. Best friends for life. I haven’t seen these two having a long slap happy, butt biting, silly romp in ages. Thanks for letting the video play extra long.