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Burrito’s Charm

April 17, 2013 by Katelyn

Burrito is pretty irresistible. He also tends to be a bit shy at times. When he is feeling playful he will often initiate play with his caregivers by biting on a toy or a firehouse as he shyly looks in our direction. If he is feeling particularly playful he will add a foot stomp and a head nod in for good measure. One of my favorite moments is when I go out to the greenhouse to see what the chimps are up to and upon first sight, Burrito grabs something to bite on, stomps his foot at me and takes off running for a game of chase, laughing all the way.

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  1. Benjamin Pavsner says

    April 17, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    How can you NOT love a guy as charming as Mr. B?

  2. Katy Chung says

    April 17, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    He’s a Capricorn – we’re all a little bit shy 🙂

  3. Ivy M. Yardley says

    April 17, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    Burrito is a sweetheart. Nice looking gentleman as well. Love the smile on his face and the happiness in his eyes.

  4. Margaret. And Karen says

    April 17, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    I love your posts, Katelyn! And Ofcourse it goes without saying that I love love love Burrito!

    • Katelyn says

      April 17, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you, Margaret and Karen! I can’t think of anything better to be able to write about than these amazing beings.

  5. Rita Stevenson says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Katelyn ~
    You captured some lovely photos of Burrito..
    He is so handsome.
    Its about that face…
    Look at him ,,, how can ya not love that face!
    I love anything Burrito does. He certainly knows how to get everyone’s attention. I have tracked back to early Burrito moments, wow, what a transformation ,, in just the 15mos Ive been following CSNW chimps Burrito has conquered fears, overcome insecurities, developed such a stronger sense of self and confidence, he is braver, he’s just become far more pronounced in his entire tone of being,., wow, he has made such tremendous progress. All the CE Lady Chimps ,, have given Burrito so many re assurance hugs. especially, Foxie ! Its what I love most about this troop of chimps, its how they LOVE and SUPPORT and RE ASSURE HUG each other ,, although, they do have conflicts ever now and then, they truly and genuinely, care and love one another.
    They share so much history together, its incredible.

    • Katelyn says

      April 17, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you, Rita! These beautiful photos are actually courtesy of Elizabeth. 🙂

  6. Chris says

    April 18, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Be still my heart! Don’t you just pinch yourself that you get to spend time with this handsome guy anytime you want to?? And all the ladies too!! 🙂 Lucky you! We love them all!!

    • Katelyn says

      April 18, 2013 at 11:37 am

      Yes, Chris, I do feel unbelievably thrilled and fortunate every single day! So glad they are loved by so many. 🙂

  7. Linda (So. California) says

    April 18, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    What girl wouldn’t give a million dollars to have this hunk of a guy chasing her!!!

    Katelyn……..you are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO lucky!!!

    • Katelyn says

      April 18, 2013 at 5:45 pm

      Oh, that really made me laugh! Thanks, Linda!

  8. Sara Lissabet says

    April 22, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    He has you trained, doesn’t he? 😉

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